Buttery Garlic Shrimp Skillet
Buttery Garlic Shrimp Skillet features plump shrimp coated in a rich butter sauce with a bold garlic kick and a lightly thickened, glossy finish. It’s comforting yet bright, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner over rice or pasta, or as a simple appetizer with crusty bread. The velvety sauce clings to every bite for a satisfying, garlicky finish.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Melt butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-low heat. Add the shrimp; cook and stir until the shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic powder.
- 2
Whisk the water and cornstarch in a bowl to form a slurry. Pour it into the skillet and stir until the butter sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 253.6 kcal Moderate
- Protein 27.41 g Good Source
- Carbs 3.73 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.9 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 8.07 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 304.63 mg High
- Sodium 161.17 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.03 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.32 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.32 g Low Source
- Calcium 80.57 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.49 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.12 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.17 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄