
Shrimp in Buttery Garlic Sauce
Shrimp in Buttery Garlic Sauce · ready in 18 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 11 ingredients
Tender shrimp sizzle in a rich buttery garlic sauce with a bright splash of lemon and a gentle kick of heat, creating a luxurious yet quick dish perfect for spooning over hot pasta.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Total
- 18 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 420
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 60 gOlive oil
- 80 gButter
- 24 gGarlic cloves
- 600 gShrimp
- 30 gLemon juice
- 8 gSea salt
- 4 gPepper
- 60 gDry sherry
- 2 gRed pepper flakes
- 10 gParsley
- 400 gPasta (optional)
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, serving spoon, skillet, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Gather all ingredients, mince the garlic cloves, chop the parsley, and place a large skillet on the stovetop. · 5 min
What to look for: butter melted and foaming
- Heat fats
Heat the olive oil and butter together in the skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and foamy. · 2 min
What to look for: butter melted and foamy
- Add shrimp
Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and shrimp to the hot skillet, spreading the shrimp in a single layer. · 1 min
What to look for: garlic fragrant
- Cook and season
Cook, stirring constantly, then increase to high heat and add lemon juice, dry sherry, sea salt, and pepper. · 2 min
When it is done: Shrimp should be opaque and pink, with an internal temperature of 63°C or 145°F.
- Boil and serve
Bring the sauce to a brief boil, then serve the shrimp over hot pasta and garnish with chopped parsley. · 1 min
What to look for: sauce bubbling
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 420 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| of which saturated | 10 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: milk, crustaceans, gluten
May contain: molluscs
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Olive oil
- avocado oil: Good for higher heat cooking
Butter
- ghee: Adds similar richness without lactose
Garlic cloves
- garlic paste: Stir in quickly to avoid burning
Shrimp
- scallops: Sear briefly to avoid toughness
Lemon juice
- white wine vinegar: Use sparingly, more acidic
Sea salt
- kosher salt: Adjust for grain size







