Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

Here’s a quick and easy Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe that’s full of flavor and perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion:

🧄 Garlic Butter Shrimp

🕒 Ready in: 15–20 minutes

Serves: 2–4

🧂 Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• Lemon wedges, for serving

🔥 Instructions:

1. Prep the shrimp:

   • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Cook the garlic:

   • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

   • Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant — don’t let it burn.

3. Sauté the shrimp:

   • Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2–3 minutes on one side, flip, and cook 1–2 minutes on the other until shrimp are pink and opaque.

4. Add butter and finish:

   • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and lemon juice. Stir to coat the shrimp in the sauce.

   • Remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

5. Serve:

   • Serve immediately with crusty bread, pasta, rice, or over a salad. Add lemon wedges on the side.

🍽️ Serving Ideas:

• Over linguine with grated Parmesan.

• On top of garlic rice or mashed potatoes.

• As a taco filling with avocado and slaw.

• With a glass of chilled white wine or sparkling water with lemon.