Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp dish coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of spice. This restaurant-style recipe is perfect for an easy yet impressive meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and season with paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and salt.
- Cook for 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Add remaining butter, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Stir gently to coat shrimp in sauce.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture.
- Adjust spice level to taste by reducing cayenne or flakes.
- Add a splash of cream for a richer sauce.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Store leftovers for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
