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Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp: Quick & Delicious Dinner Recipe!

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Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp: Quick & Delicious Dinner Recipe!

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Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp: Quick & Delicious Dinner Recipe!

Name: Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp: Quick & Delicious Dinner Recipe!
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 450 grams Shrimp (Peeled and deveined, tails on or off. Ensure shrimp are completely thawed if frozen. Patting them dry helps achieve a better sear.); 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Unsalted butter allows you to control the saltiness of the dish.); 4 cloves Garlic (Minced, use fresh garlic for the best flavor.); 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed lemon juice is highly recommended.); 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley adds brightness and color.); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste.); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground, adjust to taste.); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (A little olive oil helps prevent the butter from burning at higher heat.)

Learn how to make quick and delicious garlic butter shrimp, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This simple recipe brings out rich flavors with minimal effort, making it a crowd-pleaser that's ready in just minutes.

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#Garlic Butter

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#Quick Dinner

Perfectly Cooked Garlic Butter Shrimp, Ready to Eat

Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

11m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Seafood

English

Nutrition (per serving)

250

Calories

25g

Protein

Carbs

15g

Fat

Shrimp Sizzling in a Pan with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

Shrimp
(Peeled and deveined, tails on or off. Ensure shrimp are completely thawed if frozen. Patting them dry helps achieve a better sear.)
450 grams
Unsalted Butter
(Unsalted butter allows you to control the saltiness of the dish.)
4 tablespoons

Garlic
(Minced, use fresh garlic for the best flavor.)
4 cloves
Lemon Juice
(Freshly squeezed lemon juice is highly recommended.)
1 tablespoon
Fresh Parsley
(Chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley adds brightness and color.)
2 tablespoons
Salt
(Adjust to taste.)
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
(Freshly ground, adjust to taste.)
1 teaspoon

Olive Oil
(A little olive oil helps prevent the butter from burning at higher heat.)
1 tablespoon

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Fresh Parsley and Lemon Adding Finishing Touches

Instructions

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Prepare Shrimp: Pat dry the peeled and deveined shrimp with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Prepare Shrimp: Pat dry the peeled and deveined shrimp with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Ensuring the shrimp are completely dry helps them sear beautifully, creating a more appealing texture.
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Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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Keep an eye on the garlic; it can go from fragrant to burnt very quickly, which will make your dish bitter.

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Cook Shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter as the shrimp finish cooking.
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Cook Shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter as the shrimp finish cooking.
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Shrimp cook very quickly; overcooked shrimp become tough and rubbery. Cook just until they are opaque.
4
Season and Finish: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine all the flavors.
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Season and Finish: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine all the flavors.
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Adding lemon juice and parsley off the heat helps preserve their fresh, bright flavors and vibrant color.
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Serve Immediately: Transfer the garlic butter shrimp to serving plates. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of fresh parsley or a lemon wedge, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Serve Immediately: Transfer the garlic butter shrimp to serving plates. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of fresh parsley or a lemon wedge, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
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This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread for dipping in the sauce, pasta, rice, or a simple green salad.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp: Quick & Delicious Dinner Recipe!

Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp: Quick & Delicious Dinner Recipe!

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Shrimp(Peeled and deveined, tails on or off. Ensure shrimp are completely thawed if frozen. Patting them dry helps achieve a better sear.)

Unsalted Butter(Unsalted butter allows you to control the saltiness of the dish.)

Garlic(Minced, use fresh garlic for the best flavor.)

Lemon Juice(Freshly squeezed lemon juice is highly recommended.)

Fresh Parsley(Chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley adds brightness and color.)

Salt(Adjust to taste.)

Black Pepper(Freshly ground, adjust to taste.)

Olive Oil(A little olive oil helps prevent the butter from burning at higher heat.)

Servings: 2

Instructions

Prepare Shrimp: Pat dry the peeled and deveined shrimp with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.Preview5mPreviewPrepare Shrimp: Pat dry the peeled and deveined shrimp with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.5m

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Shrimp
(Peeled and deveined, tails on or off. Ensure shrimp are completely thawed if frozen. Patting them dry helps achieve a better sear.)

Unsalted Butter
(Unsalted butter allows you to control the saltiness of the dish.)

Garlic
(Minced, use fresh garlic for the best flavor.)

Lemon Juice
(Freshly squeezed lemon juice is highly recommended.)

Fresh Parsley
(Chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley adds brightness and color.)

Salt
(Adjust to taste.)

Black Pepper
(Freshly ground, adjust to taste.)

Olive Oil
(A little olive oil helps prevent the butter from burning at higher heat.)

Prepare Shrimp: Pat dry the peeled and deveined shrimp with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Preview
5m
Preview
Prepare Shrimp: Pat dry the peeled and deveined shrimp with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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