Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Fresh Parsley
Quick and elegant shrimp cooked in garlic butter with a burst of fresh parsley, ready in 15 minutes. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs (peeled and deveined) large shrimp, unsalted butter, (minced) 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
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- 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.
- Step 3: Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Step 4: Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley, cooking for 1 minute until heated through.
- Step 5: Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Fresh Parsley take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Fresh Parsley?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep unsalted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Fresh Parsley?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Fresh Parsley for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Fresh Parsley?
American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Loved it! So simple and delicious.
- ★★★★★
This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The garlic and parsley really shined.
- ★★★★☆
The shrimp was perfectly cooked, but the garlic flavor was a bit too strong for my taste.
