Buttery Garlic Shrimp Skillet
Tender shrimp are coated in a rich butter and garlic sauce, with cornstarch and water helping create a smooth, lightly thickened finish. Salt and black pepper round out this quick main dish, making it a convenient choice for a weeknight dinner or an easy meal when time is short.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buttery Garlic Shrimp Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-low heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Mix in garlic powder.
- 2
Whisk water and cornstarch together in a bowl to make a slurry. Pour into the skillet and stir until butter sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 229.5 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 23.52 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 3.69 g 1%
- Total Fat 13.14 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 8.19 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 213.92 mg High 71%
- Sodium 135.65 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.18 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 72.61 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 299.42 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Buttery Garlic Shrimp Skillet is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cornstarch, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 229.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buttery Garlic Shrimp Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cornstarch, Garlic Powder, Medium Shrimp. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buttery Garlic Shrimp Skillet?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 229.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buttery Garlic Shrimp Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Buttery Garlic Shrimp Skillet healthy?
- Buttery Garlic Shrimp Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 229.5 calories and 23.52 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 135.65 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.19 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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