Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds large shrimp (about 21-25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on or off
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels and season with the salt and black pepper; excess moisture will cause the shrimp to steam instead of sear.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add the shrimp in a single layer, working in two batches if needed so the pan is not crowded, and cook undisturbed for 1 minute per side.
4. Shrimp cook very fast: they are done as soon as they turn from gray and translucent to pink and opaque and curl into a loose C shape, which takes only 2 to 3 minutes total per batch; remove them to a plate immediately to avoid overcooking.
5. An overcooked shrimp curls into a tight, tense O shape and turns rubbery, so pull the pan off heat the moment they hit the C shape.
6. Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter to the same skillet, and let it melt.
7. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
8. Pour in the wine or broth and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until slightly reduced.
9. Stir in the lemon juice, then return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the skillet and toss for 30 seconds to coat and reheat.
10. Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately over rice, pasta, or crusty bread.

Tips

Why You'll Love This

• Done start to finish in under 20 minutes
• Big garlicky flavor from a short ingredient list
• Naturally low-carb and high-protein
• Great over rice, pasta, or vegetables

Nutrition

Nutrition values are estimated per serving based on the ingredients used.