Heart-Healthy Garlic Butter Shrimp

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Heart-Healthy Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of lemon, fresh parsley, and a savory garlic butter sauce, this dish puts a lighter twist on a classic favorite by swapping traditional butter with heart-friendly extra-virgin olive oil. Ready in just 15 minutes, this skillet-cooked shrimp is perfectly seasoned with a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes and a zesty finish of fresh lemon wedges. Perfect as a protein-packed main dish or served atop whole-grain pasta or quinoa for a complete meal, this recipe provides a delicious and nutritious option for anyone seeking to indulge without compromise.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 pieces lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt completely.

Step 4

Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.

Step 5

Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes on one side, then flip.

Step 6

Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes over the shrimp and stir to combine.

Step 7

Cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately add the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Stir to coat the shrimp evenly.

Step 9

Serve the garlic butter shrimp immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(607.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	835.8

Total Fat 40.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 888.3mg	0%
Sodium 1694.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 4.0g
Protein 110.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 393.8mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 1518.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.3%

Protein: 51.2%

Carbs: 6.5%