Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zesty Parsley and Lemon

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

Succulent shrimp quickly sautéed in garlic butter with fresh parsley and a bright squeeze of lemon for a simple seafood delight. This seafood recipe (low carb, gluten free), ready in about 11 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 210 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
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foaming. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to brown.
2. Step 2: Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp seasoned with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes on the first side until pink and edges curl.
3. Step 3: Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through. If using, sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes now.
4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Toss to coat shrimp in the zesty garlic butter sauce before serving immediately.