Sautéed Shrimp with Chili-Garlic Butter and Fresh Parsley

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Succulent shrimp cooked quickly in a vibrant chili-garlic butter sauce with bright parsley finish. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 11 minutes pairs large shrimp peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, minced fresh garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp and season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and foams.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without moving, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes until pink and opaque.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, tossing to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Shrimp with Chili-Garlic Butter and Fresh Parsley take to make?

Total time is about 11 minutes (5 min prep + 6 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 Shrimp with Chili-Garlic Butter and 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 Shrimp with Chili-Garlic Butter and 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 Shrimp with Chili-Garlic Butter and Fresh 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 Shrimp with Chili-Garlic Butter and Fresh 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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