One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb Large shrimp
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes(optional)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

4. 4

   Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.

6. 6

   Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining pan sauce over the shrimp.