The Best Garlic Shrimp Ever

Juicy, buttery, and bursting with flavor, *The Best Garlic Shrimp Ever* is a quick and easy recipe that delivers restaurant-quality results in just 20 minutes. Succulent large shrimp are sautéed in a heavenly combination of rich butter, zesty lemon, and fragrant garlic, with a touch of red pepper flakes for gentle heat and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish. Perfectly cooked shrimp are coated in a luscious, aromatic sauce, making this dish irresistible alongside crusty bread, atop creamy pasta, or served with fluffy rice. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this garlic shrimp recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 5 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season them lightly with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side, until they turn pink and start to curl.

Step 5

Flip the shrimp over and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until fully cooked through.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss the shrimp well to coat them in the buttery lemon-garlic sauce.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the shrimp.

Step 8

Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and pour the sauce from the skillet over the top. Serve immediately with crusty bread, over pasta, or alongside rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	622.9 grams (622.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1153

Total Fat 78.10g	100%
Saturated Fat 32.90g	165%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1010mg	337%
Sodium 2059mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 13.00g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2.80g	10%
Total Sugars 1.70g
Protein 111.40g	223%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 250mg	19%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 1427mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.6%

Protein: 37.1%

Carbs: 4.3%