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Creamy Garlic Yogurt Shrimp

Name: Creamy Garlic Yogurt Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp; 4 unit cloves garlic; 0.5 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp lemon juice; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Craving something creamy and comforting but too tired to spend an hour in the kitchen?

Total: 15 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: easy
Calories: 374
Cost: $$$/serving

When you've had a long day, the last thing you want is a complicated multi-step recipe. This Garlic Yogurt Shrimp is designed for those moments when your brain is fried and you need a win. By swapping some of the traditional heavy butter with Greek yogurt, we create a sauce that feels lighter but keeps that rich, velvety texture everyone loves. It cooks in a single pan, so cleanup is minimal, and the garlic provides that bold punch of flavor. You can serve it over rice or even just with a piece of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the creamy goodness. It's basically a warm hug in a bowl for your exhausted self.

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp — peeled and deveined
4 unit cloves garlic — minced
0.5 cup Greek yogurt — plain, full-fat preferred
2 tbsp butter — unsalted
1 tsp lemon juice — fresh is best
0.5 tsp dried oregano
1 pinch red pepper flakes — optional for a tiny kick

Method

1 Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
2 Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
3 Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and oregano. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp evenly.
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4 Remove from heat immediately and serve over rice or pasta.

Variations

Extra Zesty — Add 1 tsp of grated ginger along with the garlic for a brighter, zingier flavor profile.
Low-Fat Swap — Substitute the butter with 2 tbsp of olive oil and use non-fat Greek yogurt.

Notes

Do not boil the sauce once you add the yogurt; keep the heat low to prevent it from curdling. If the sauce looks too thick, add a splash of water or chicken broth.