Name: Garlic and Chili Pepper Pan-fried Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: Shrimp (peeled + deveined); 1–2 garlic cloves; Butter; Olive oil or grape seed oil; Chili flakes or red pepper flakes; Optional: microgreens + lemon juice to finish

Description

Garlic & Chili Pan-Fried Shrimp brings flavor and speed to your kitchen. With garlic, butter, and chili flakes, this recipe is a weeknight winner. Tell me what you’d add to make it your own.

Ingredients

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Shrimp (peeled + deveined)
1-2 garlic cloves
Butter
Olive oil or grape seed oil
Chili flakes or red pepper flakes
Optional: microgreens + lemon juice to finish

Tip: If you’re bringing the pan to the table, go with cast iron—it keeps heat and looks great.

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Instructions

Sauté garlic in a bit of oil until golden and fragrant.
Toss in chili flakes and a spoonful of butter.
Add the shrimp, cook just 2–3 minutes over medium-high heat. They turn pink fast.
Squeeze lemon juice over the top and finish with a handful of microgreens if you like.
This dish loves a crisp glass of Riesling and makes any night feel a little more special.

Notes

Created, prepared, tried, and tested by a friend, Wineguyskitchen