Description
A simple yet delightful dish that combines garlic, butter, and shrimp for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until golden.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss the shrimp into the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving immediately.
Notes
Serve as an appetizer or over pasta, rice, or salad. Can be modified with lemon, cream, or additional spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg