Description
A quick and vibrant dish combining juicy shrimp with rich garlic butter and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice and cook for an additional minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become tough. Adjust the heat to taste with red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
