Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
This Garlic Parmesan Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic and Parmesan sauce. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or as an appetizer for a special occasion. In just under 30 minutes, you can bring this delicious meal to your table.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 tongs
- 1 serving platter
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink, then flip each shrimp using tongs to cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
- Once the shrimp are cooked through, remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley over the shrimp, tossing until evenly coated.
- Serve the Garlic Parmesan Shrimp immediately on a platter with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the shrimp.
- For a lighter version, you can reduce the amount of butter or substitute it with olive oil.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or a fresh green salad.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can reduce the amount of butter or substitute it with olive oil.
This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or a fresh green salad.
Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and red pepper flakes to suit your taste.