Garlic Butter Shrimp

This Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is a sumptuous feast for the senses, featuring juicy shrimp enveloped in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. It's a perfect keto-friendly dish that's simple to make yet impressive enough for a dinner party.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Seafood

Keyword Easy Dinner, Garlic Butter Shrimp, Keto, Low-Carb, Seafood

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 238kcal

Equipment

Large skillet
Cutting board
Knife
Measuring spoons
Tongs or Spatula

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on one side until they start turning pink.
Flip the shrimp and add the butter to the skillet. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are fully cooked and the butter is melted, creating a sauce.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
Serve immediately, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the shrimp.

Notes

For best results, use fresh shrimp and cook them just until they turn pink to avoid overcooking.

Customize the level of heat by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes to your preference.

This dish pairs well with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a complete keto-friendly meal.

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