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Brown Butter Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Brown Butter Spicy Garlic Shrimp is an incredibly easy meal that is ready in under 10 minutes! The brown butter flavor is so luxurious over the spicy garlic shrimp. It will wow your family! 

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 107 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 cloves minced garlic 
  • Juice of one lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

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  1. In a medium sized skillet over medium low heat add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter. Cook until butter starts to foam, and turn brown. About 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Turn the heat to medium high. Add 3 cloves minced garlic. Cook until the shrimp turns pink about 2 minutes each side.
  3. Add juice of one lemon, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and toss with pasta if desired. Serve immediately .

Notes

  • Originally published in 2016, update 2019

Nutrition Information

Calories 107kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 97mg (4%) Potassium 56mg (2%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 1010IU (20%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 107

% Daily Value*

Calories 107kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Potassium 56mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 1010IU 20%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.