Description
Bursting with flavor yet quick to prepare, Simple Garlic Shrimp is a seafood lover’s dream. Tender shrimp infused with garlic, lemon, and a touch of butter create a dish that’s equally suited for a weeknight dinner or a dinner-party centerpiece. Its versatility makes it the perfect recipe to elevate pasta, rice, or fresh salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt, to taste
- 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon caper brine
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 4 equal pieces, divided
- ⅓ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
- 1 teaspoon water (optional, to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp, lightly season with salt, and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute, avoiding burning the garlic.
- Deglaze with lemon juice and caper brine.
- Add butter and stir until melted into a light sauce.
- Fold in parsley for freshness, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve immediately with pasta, rice, or salad.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- A splash of white wine can be added for extra depth.
- Slightly undercook shrimp at first—they’ll finish in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
Keywords: garlic shrimp, seafood, quick dinner, Mediterranean