Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet
A quick and easy shrimp recipe cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
This dish is best enjoyed fresh. For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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