Description
Jumbo Shrimp in Butter Garlic Sauce is a quick and flavorful seafood delight that brings together succulent jumbo shrimp sautéed in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also creates an unforgettable dining experience. Serve it with crusty bread or over pasta to soak up the delicious sauce and impress your guests with its mouthwatering flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cold running water or overnight in the fridge.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add jumbo shrimp to the skillet and cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Lower the heat slightly, stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve immediately on plates, drizzling any leftover sauce over the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg