15 Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp with Pineapple
Juicy garlic butter shrimp tossed with sweet pineapple and a splash of lemon — a quick, 15-minute skillet dinner bursting with tropical flavor.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to taste
- Generous pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz can diced pineapple juices strained
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Toss the shrimp with the minced garlic, paprika, cayenne, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the butter. Once melted and bubbling, add the shrimp to the pan. Cook about 2 minutes per side or until pink and cooked through.
- Drain out any liquid from the skillet, then add in the pineapple and lemon juice. Toss to combine and warm up the pineapple. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Serve hot with parsley to garnish and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg