Description
This delicious garlic shrimp recipe is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. Perfect over rice or pasta!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Cooked rice or pasta, for serving
Instructions
- Begin by peeling and deveining the shrimp if not pre-prepared. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but be careful not to burn it.
- Place the shrimp into the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they start to turn pink.
- Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the fresh lemon juice and soy sauce into the skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked and no longer translucent.
- Remove from heat, and sprinkle with chopped parsley for a fresh touch.
- Spoon the garlic shrimp over cooked rice or pasta for a complete meal.
Notes
- This dish can be served with various side dishes like grilled vegetables or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg