Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh medium to large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp if frozen, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, pour in lemon juice, and stir gently to combine.
- Remove from heat and toss in chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 200mg