Simple Garlic Shrimp

Name: Simple Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; salt to taste; 6 cloves garlic, finely minced; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon caper brine; 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 4 equal pieces, divided; 0.33333334326744 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided; 1 teaspoon water, or as needed

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Give this garlic shrimp recipe a try if you like shrimp and love garlic. It's fast and delicious, and I hope you enjoy it!

By Chef John

Updated on December 18, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt to taste
6 cloves garlic, finely minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon caper brine
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 4 equal pieces, divided
⅓ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
1 teaspoon water, or as needed

Directions

Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Place shrimp in an even layer on the bottom of the pan and cook for 1 minute without stirring.
Season shrimp with salt; cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 1 minute.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir for 1 minute.
Stir in lemon juice, caper brine, 1 piece of butter, and 1/2 of the parsley; cook until butter has melted, about 1 minute.
Reduce heat to low and stir in remaining 3 pieces butter. Cook and stir until butter has melted, sauce is thick, and shrimp are pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl; continue to cook butter sauce, adding water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if too thick, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste; serve shrimp topped with the pan sauce and remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

196	Calories
12g	Fat
3g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 196
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 5g	24%
Cholesterol 188mg	63%
Sodium 244mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 15mg	77%
Calcium 53mg	4%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 226mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.