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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe: Easy & Delicious Seafood Dinner
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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe: Easy & Delicious Seafood Dinner
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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe: Easy & Delicious Seafood Dinner

Master this quick and delicious garlic butter shrimp recipe! Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner, this seafood dish combines succulent shrimp with rich butter and aromatic garlic for an irresistible meal. Follow along for easy steps and enjoy a restaurant-quality dish at home.
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Ready to Serve
Garlic Butter Shrimp Ready to Serve

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
8m
Cook Time
13m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Seafood, American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
280
Calories
28g
Protein
6g
Carbs
16g
Fat
Shrimp Sautรฉing in Skillet
Shrimp Sautรฉing in Skillet

Ingredients

  • Large Shrimp
    (Peeled and deveined)

    500 grams

  • Unsalted Butter

    2 tablespoons
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  • Olive Oil

    1 tablespoon

  • Garlic
    (Minced)

    4 cloves

  • Lemon
    (Juiced)

    1

  • Fresh Parsley
    (Chopped)

    2 tablespoons

  • Salt
    (To taste)

    1 teaspoon
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  • Black Pepper
    (To taste)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 2
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Close-up of Cooked Shrimp
Close-up of Cooked Shrimp

Instructions

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  • 1

    Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted.
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    Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted.
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    Ensure the heat is not too high to prevent butter from burning.
  • 2

    Add minced garlic to the skillet and sautรฉ for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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    Add minced garlic to the skillet and sautรฉ for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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    Garlic burns quickly; keep an eye on it.
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  • 3

    Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
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    Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
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    Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  • 4

    Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
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    Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
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    Overcooked shrimp become rubbery.
  • 5

    Remove the skillet from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine.
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    Remove the skillet from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine.
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    Adding lemon juice off the heat preserves its fresh flavor.
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  • 6

    Serve your quick garlic butter shrimp immediately. It pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
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    Serve your quick garlic butter shrimp immediately. It pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
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    Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
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