Butter Garlic Shrimp

Name: Butter Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces Shrimp (Jumbo, peeled, deveined); 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste); 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 6 tablespoons Butter (salted or unsalted); 12-15 cloves Garlic Cloves (small to medium sized, minced); 1.5-2 teaspoons Chili Flakes; 3-4 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped); 1/2 lemon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)

This recipe for Butter Garlic Shrimp delivers a quick and flavorful meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer. Jumbo shrimp are seasoned with salt, black pepper, and paprika, then quickly cooked. The dish is brought to life with a rich garlic butter sauce, featuring melted butter, minced garlic, a kick from chili flakes, and brightened with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. It's a simple yet elegant dish that comes together in minutes.

#Seafood

#Shrimp

#Garlic

#Butter

#Quick Meal

#Dinner

#Easy

Seasoned Shrimp

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

400

Calories

30g

Protein

Carbs

25g

Fat

Garlic Butter Sauce Simmering

Ingredients

Servings: 3

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Shrimp Cooking in Pan

Instructions

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Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, season the shrimp with salt, black pepper, paprika, and olive oil. Mix gently to ensure all shrimp are coated.
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Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, season the shrimp with salt, black pepper, paprika, and olive oil. Mix gently to ensure all shrimp are coated.
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Drying the shrimp helps them sear better and prevents a watery sauce.
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In a small pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and chili flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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In a small pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and chili flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Keep the heat low for the garlic to infuse flavor without browning too quickly.
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In a separate large skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
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In a separate large skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
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Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to ensure a good sear.
4
Pour the garlic butter sauce over the cooked shrimp in the large skillet. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine and coat the shrimp evenly.
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Pour the garlic butter sauce over the cooked shrimp in the large skillet. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine and coat the shrimp evenly.
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Add the lemon juice and parsley at the end to keep their flavors fresh.
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Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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Garnish with extra fresh parsley for a pop of color.