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A serving of delicious garlic butter shrimp in a pan.

Quick way to grow. Garlic Butter Shrimp

This quick and easy garlic butter shrimp recipe is a perfect weeknight meal, featuring succulent shrimp coated in a rich, flavorful garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • paper towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  3. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley, tossing to coat the shrimp thoroughly.
Serving
  1. Serve the garlic butter shrimp immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Notes

Overcooking shrimp can make them tough, so watch them carefully and remove from heat as soon as they are cooked through. For extra spice, a pinch of red pepper flakes can be added with the garlic.