Cowboy Butter Shrimp Skillet Recipe: Easy & Indulgent Weeknight Meal
This Cowboy Butter Shrimp Skillet recipe is the perfect combination of flavors and is an easy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the paprika and cayenne pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the lemon juice and parsley.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the cayenne pepper.
- This dish pairs well with rice or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter, Shrimp, Skillet, Easy Recipe, Weeknight Meal