Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet
Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet is a quick one-pan seafood dinner featuring juicy shrimp coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon and parsley. Ready in just 18 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights while delivering restaurant-quality flavor.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Measuring spoons
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque.
- Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
- Reduce the heat slightly.
- Add the remaining butter to the skillet.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir until combined.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet.
- Toss gently to coat with the garlic butter sauce.
- Cook for 1 minute until heated through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Pat the shrimp dry before cooking to help them brown instead of steam. Cook the shrimp only until they turn pink and opaque to keep them tender and juicy. Fresh lemon juice and parsley should be added at the end for the brightest flavor. Serve with crusty bread, rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables to enjoy every drop of the garlic butter sauce.Wine Advice
A chilled Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio pairs beautifully with the buttery garlic sauce and fresh lemon. For a non-alcoholic option, serve with sparkling lemon water or iced herbal tea.Nutrition values
Calories: 340 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Protein: 27 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 11 g | Sodium: 620 mg | Sugar: 1 g