Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Twitch Chat Spice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Succulent shrimp cooked in garlic butter with a touch of chili flakes, ideal for a quick, flavorful meal during streaming breaks. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (low carb), ready in about 12 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp in a single layer, seasoning with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly charred.
4. Step 4: Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove the skillet from heat, stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss to coat and serve immediately.