Delicious Homemade Comfort Food to Beat Fast Food Cravings

This Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is a flavorful comfort food option that satisfies fast food cravings with simple, delicious ingredients.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic fresh minced
2 tablespoons olive oil high-quality
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

For the Seasoning

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

For Garnishing

¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
as needed lemon wedges

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Butter Shrimp

Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Flip shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
Lower heat and stir in butter, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Toss to coat shrimp in the sauce and remove from heat.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp are not overcooked for optimal texture. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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