Garlic Butter Shrimp: 7 Steps to Succulent Seafood Heaven!
This Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful! Ready in under 20 minutes, it's perfect for a weeknight meal or a fancy appetizer.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 0.5 cup Butter unsalted
- 6 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
- 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Notes
Enjoy this flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp as a quick and easy weeknight dinner!