Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet: A Quick Delicious Delight!
Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet is a quick and delicious dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve over rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- This dish can be made in under 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg