Description
Easy Delicious Sautéed Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms fresh shrimp into a restaurant-quality meal with a buttery garlic sauce, bright lemon juice, and a touch of spice. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Shrimp: Start with cleaned, peeled, and deveined shrimp. Pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure they sear nicely without steaming.
- Heat the Pan: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil and butter. The combination ensures a high smoke point and a buttery flavor.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the melted butter and oil mixture, cooking until fragrant but not browned — about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Add Lemon and Seasoning: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired, stirring to combine all the flavors.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley on top, and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Shrimp Size Matters: Use medium to large shrimp for an ideal balance of tender and meaty texture.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Cook shrimp in batches if needed to ensure even searing.
- Dry Shrimp Well: Removing moisture helps achieve that perfect sautéed crust.
- High Heat is Key: Keeps shrimp juicy and avoids rubbery texture.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh garlic and lemon juice will dramatically elevate flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked shrimp
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: sautéed shrimp, garlic shrimp, quick shrimp recipe, easy shrimp dinner, buttery shrimp, healthy shrimp dish
