Description
A quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp recipe inspired by Red Lobster, featuring tender shrimp sautéed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce with a hint of lemon and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Juice of half a lemon
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp. Toss well to coat everything in the buttery garlic sauce.
- Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice for a heartier meal.
Notes
For a variation, add a splash of white wine or a pinch of smoked paprika to the garlic butter sauce.
Swap parsley for fresh cilantro or basil for different flavors.
For a creamy version, stir in a little heavy cream at the end.
Add sautéed spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra veggies and color.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet with a small knob of butter to keep the sauce silky; avoid microwaving.
Use thawed, dry shrimp if using frozen shrimp for best results.
Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control spice level.
For dairy-free, substitute butter with dairy-free margarine or extra olive oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
