Quick Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon and Parsley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Tender shrimp cooked rapidly in garlic butter, brightened with fresh lemon juice and parsley for a simple yet elegant seafood dish. This seafood recipe (low carb, gluten free), ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foamy.
2. Step 2: Add 5 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink with slight browning on edges.
4. Step 4: Flip the shrimp and season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss to coat shrimp evenly and serve immediately.