Garlic Butter Shrimp
This easy Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is bursting with flavor and ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 0.5 cup butter
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 lemon lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Stir in fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
This recipe pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.