Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter until bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on one side until pink; flip and cook an additional 2 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 225mg