Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic, Chili, and Lime Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Succulent shrimp sautéed in a zesty garlic, chili, and lime-infused butter sauce that brightens every bite. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, 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 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foaming. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and garlic is golden but not burnt.
2. Step 2: Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp in a single layer. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly crisp at edges.
3. Step 3: Flip shrimp and cook for 1-2 more minutes until fully opaque. Add 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp lime zest, and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss gently to coat shrimp in the tangy butter sauce.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.