Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic-Chili Butter and Fresh Basil

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Quick sauté of plump shrimp in a garlic and chili-infused butter sauce, finished with bright fresh basil for a lively seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 13 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 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: 8 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, tossing to coat shrimp evenly and releasing basil aroma.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice.

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