Garlic Butter Chicken and Shrimp Skillet
A quick and flavorful surf-and-turf dish featuring tender chicken and juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and finished with a hint of lemon. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional for spice
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, season the cubed chicken with paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together. Add lemon juice and stir well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice. To enhance flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for 15 minutes before cooking.