Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Succulent shrimp cooked in a garlic-infused buttery sauce with a hint of lemon and herbs make this a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
Butter Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Finishing Touches:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook Butter Mixture: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer, cook until pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Finish: Stir in lemon juice and parsley, toss to coat. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- You can use frozen shrimp, just thaw and pat dry.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
