Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Parsley
Juicy shrimp cooked in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley, perfect over rice or pasta. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 12 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 4, 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foaming but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (if using), sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not burnt.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, sprinkle with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque at the edges.
- Step 4: Flip shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fully opaque and curled.
- Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp lemon zest and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, toss to coat shrimp evenly in the garlic butter sauce.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice or pasta.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Parsley take to make?
Total time is about 12 minutes (5 min prep + 7 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 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 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 Parsley for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Parsley?
Mediterranean 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.
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