Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Italian Parsley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Juicy shrimp quickly sautéed in a garlic butter sauce finished with bright Italian parsley for a simple seafood delight. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs large shrimp, salt, black pepper 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 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: 5 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp unsalted butter
5 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tbsp, chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and season evenly with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and bubbling. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and edges are slightly curled.
Step 4: Flip shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
Step 5: Remove skillet from heat, stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley and 1 tbsp lemon juice, tossing shrimp to coat evenly. Serve immediately.