Description
A delicious shrimp recipe inspired by the famous Red Lobster dish that is sure to impress anyone with its rich buttery flavor and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried parsley (or fresh for garnish)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional for topping)
- Cooked linguine or orzo (optional base)
Instructions
- Melt the Butter & Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until golden and fragrant.
- Season and Sear the Shrimp: Add shrimp, Old Bay, paprika, lemon juice, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Simmer for Richness: Let shrimp simmer for 1–2 more minutes to soak up that sauce.
- Serve Over Pasta or Orzo (Optional): For a full meal, serve over warm cooked linguine or orzo.
- Garnish & Dig In: Sprinkle parsley and optional Parmesan on top. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe serves 4 people.
- Optional ingredients like Parmesan and pasta enhance the dish but can be omitted for a lighter meal.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 400mg