Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Fresh Parsley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

Quick and elegant shrimp cooked in garlic butter with a burst of fresh parsley, ready in 20 minutes. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, unsalted butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley, cooking for 1 minute until heated through.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.