Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp

This quick and easy garlic butter shrimp dish is perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner, ready in just under 15 minutes! A burst of flavor with minimal effort.

easy 15 min 350 cal
Steps

1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. 2. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 3. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. 4. Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and toss with chopped parsley. 5. Serve immediately over cooked rice or pasta.

Ingredients

8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tbsp butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Juice of 1/2 lemon Cooked rice or pasta (for serving)

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