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Pan seared garlic butter shrimp served on a plate.
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Pan Seared Garlic Butter Shrimp

Discover the easy and delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe! Perfectly tender shrimp are cooked with garlic, butter, and a splash of lemon, creating a quick and flavorful main dish. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or a fresh salad. Try it tonight for a meal that's both satisfying and simple to make!
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Worldwide
Keyword Pan Seared Garlic Butter Shrimp
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 370kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh Parsley chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients to make pan seared garlic butter shrimp on the countertop.
  • Preheat olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 10-15 seconds until fragrant.
    Minced garlic in a skillet.
  • Next add shrimp and butter, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until the shrimp turns pink all throughout.
    Shrimp being cook in a skillet.
  • Add lemon juice and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Toss to combine, then transfer to a serving plate.
    Garlic butter shrimp served in a bowl.

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Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 408mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 553mg | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg