Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp (10-Minute “Impress Anyone” Dinner)
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
3 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & pepper
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
Melt butter and add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
Add shrimp in a single layer.
Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
Add lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
Toss and finish with parsley.
Serve with
Pasta
Rice
Crusty bread
Or over a simple salad
Top Shelf Tips
Don’t overcook shrimp — once they curl into a “C” shape, they’re done.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving
Calories:
~220 kcal
Carbohydrates:
~2 g
Protein:
~21 g
Fiber:
0 g
Fat:
~14 g
Cholesterol:
~185 mg
Sodium:
~480 mg
Sugar:
0 g
