15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp

This garlic butter shrimp is ready in 15 minutes and delivers 36g of protein with shockingly few calories. It is one of the fastest high-protein dinners you can make, and the garlic butter sauce is so good you will want to drink it straight from the pan.

Why Shrimp Is an Underrated Protein

Shrimp is one of the most protein-dense foods per calorie. A 6-ounce serving packs 36g of protein with only 170 calories and virtually zero carbs. It cooks in minutes, absorbs flavors beautifully, and works with almost any cuisine.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Serve over: zucchini noodles, rice, or with crusty bread

Instructions

1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Let it bubble for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits.
6. Return shrimp to the pan. Toss in the sauce for 30 seconds.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately over your choice of base.

Nutrition Per Serving (shrimp only)

Calories: 280 | Protein: 36g | Carbs: 3g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 0g