Ingredients:
1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Juice of half a lemon
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Rinse the jumbo shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt completely, swirling to combine with the garlic.
Increase heat to medium-high and add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden.
Flip the shrimp and add red pepper flakes (if using), cooking for another 2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and toss gently to coat everything evenly in the butter garlic sauce.
Remove from heat and serve immediately with crusty bread or over pasta, rice, or a fresh green salad.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes |
Total Time: 20 minutes Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
Classic Jumbo Shrimp in Butter Garlic Sauce
Ingredients:
1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Juice of half a lemon
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Rinse the jumbo shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt completely, swirling to combine with the garlic.
Increase heat to medium-high and add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden.
Flip the shrimp and add red pepper flakes (if using), cooking for another 2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and toss gently to coat everything evenly in the butter garlic sauce.
Remove from heat and serve immediately with crusty bread or over pasta, rice, or a fresh green salad.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes |
Total Time: 20 minutes Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 4 servings