Shrimp in Fiery Hot Garlic Butter
Dive into bold, crave-worthy flavors with this irresistible Shrimp in Fiery Hot Garlic Butter recipe! Perfectly cooked shrimp are bathed in a rich, buttery sauce infused with the heat of red pepper flakes, smoky paprika, and your favorite hot sauce, balanced by the bright zing of fresh lemon juice. With just 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking time, this quick and easy dish is ideal for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it as a sizzling appetizer or spoon it over fluffy rice, al dente pasta, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the spicy, garlicky goodness. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this dish is a flavor-packed delight for seafood and spice lovers alike!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 5 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Hot sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the shrimp under cold water, pat them dry with paper towels, and set aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to bubble slightly.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4
Stir in the red pepper flakes and paprika, allowing the spices to toast in the butter for about 30 seconds.
Step 5
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season them with salt and black pepper.
Step 6
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the hot sauce and lemon juice, ensuring the shrimp are coated evenly in the sauce.
Step 8
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more hot sauce for extra heat, if desired.
Step 9
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the shrimp with chopped parsley.
Step 10
Serve immediately as an appetizer, or spoon over rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (506.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 489.1 |
| Total Fat 2.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 857.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2288.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.1g | |
| Protein 110.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 345.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1385.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories