Description
Garlic butter shrimp skillet sizzles with Mediterranean charm, promising delightful flavors in mere minutes. Succulent shrimp nestled in rich, herbed butter create a quick dinner that brings coastal elegance straight to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Aromatics and Fat:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat and gently melt the butter until it becomes smooth and slightly bubbling.
- Introduce minced garlic into the melted butter, allowing it to sizzle and release its aromatic essence for approximately 60 seconds, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Carefully place the shrimp into the fragrant butter mixture, then generously dust with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and Italian seasoning, ensuring each shrimp is thoroughly coated with the spice blend.
- Allow the shrimp to sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, transforming from translucent to a vibrant pink and becoming opaque, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Sprinkle dried parsley across the shrimp, gently tossing to distribute the herbal notes evenly throughout the dish.
- Transfer the garlic butter shrimp immediately to a serving platter, presenting it as a delectable main course or an enticing appetizer while still piping hot.
Notes
- Adjust butter quantity for lighter or richer flavor profiles, using olive oil as a healthier alternative for heart-conscious diners.
- Ensure shrimp are patted completely dry before cooking to achieve perfect golden-brown caramelization and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Swap traditional shrimp with plant-based alternatives like king oyster mushrooms or tofu for vegetarian and vegan diet adaptations, maintaining similar seasoning techniques.
- Use fresh garlic instead of powdered for more intense, authentic flavor and consider adding red pepper flakes for those wanting a subtle spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg