Garlic Shrimp Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for delicious garlic shrimp, perfect for a weeknight meal or appetizer.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp Peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional
- 0.25 cup White wine Or chicken broth
- 0.5 lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- Pour in the white wine (or broth) and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
This recipe is very versatile. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.