Description
Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Olives is a quick, savory, and satisfying dish packed with bold Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for busy nights or elegant dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mixed olives (green and black), pitted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the butter and let it melt completely.
- Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
- Stir in the olives and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly.
- Let simmer for another minute, then turn off heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use high-quality butter for richer flavor.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp – remove once they turn opaque.
- Serve with crusty bread, pasta, or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep ingredients ahead to make cooking even faster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp with garlic butter, shrimp with olives, Mediterranean shrimp recipe, quick seafood dinner, buttery shrimp skillet