Pan-Seared Shrimp with Garlic, Butter, Lemon, and Parsley

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Juicy shrimp seared in garlic butter with a bright lemon finish and fresh parsley, ready in 25 minutes for a restaurant-quality dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs shrimp, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  3. Step 3: Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside. Add 4 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 garlic cloves, minced, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds to combine.
  6. Step 6: Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat, and cook for 1 minute until heated through.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, then serve immediately.

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