Description
Shrimp in Garlic Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish that elevates weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. Tender shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic-infused sauce, delivering an umami-packed delight that tantalizes the taste buds. Ready in under 30 minutes, this versatile meal can be served over pasta, rice, or enjoyed with crusty bread as an appetizer. Perfect for impressing guests or satisfying your cravings, this dish will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: peel and devein the shrimp and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp; toss to combine.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or over your choice of pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg