Shrimp with garlic and butter

Here’s a simple and delicious Shrimp with Garlic and Butter recipe for you:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

• Red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)

Instructions:

1. Prep the shrimp:
   Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Heat the pan:
   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until melted and hot.

3. Cook garlic:
   Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant — don’t let it burn!

4. Cook shrimp:
   Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side until they start to turn pink.

5. Flip shrimp:
   Flip the shrimp and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook for another 2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.

6. Add lemon and parsley:
   Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley for freshness.

7. Serve:
   Serve immediately with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the buttery garlic sauce.