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Sizzling Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet

Sizzling Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet That's Ready in 20 Minutes

This Sizzling Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet is a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner that elevates your meal in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp dry, seasoned shrimp
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can be replaced with olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for browning
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 each Lemon fresh juice
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by taking your dry, seasoned shrimp and patting them thoroughly with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
  2. Place a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
  3. Once the butter and olive oil are bubbling, quickly add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer to the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes without moving them.
  5. Flip each shrimp over and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until they turn opaque and firm.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and squeeze the juice of one fresh lemon over the shrimp.
  7. Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish or serve directly from the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure to thoroughly pat your shrimp dry before cooking to enhance flavor. Maintain a steady heat to prevent burning the garlic.

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