Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
Looking for a fast and flavorful weeknight dinner? This garlic butter shrimp recipe is ready in under 15 minutes! Juicy shrimp are sautéed in a buttery garlic sauce with a splash of lemon and fresh parsley. Perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or with crusty garlic bread.
Ingredients:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Directions:
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).
Place shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes on one side. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until opaque and golden.
Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the shrimp to coat evenly. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
Pro Tips for the Best Garlic Butter Shrimp
Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with garlic bread for a complete meal.
Don’t overcook shrimp they only need a few minutes to stay tender and juicy.
This easy garlic butter shrimp recipe is ready in just 15 minutes! Juicy shrimp cooked in a buttery garlic sauce with lemon and parsley perfect for pasta, rice, or as a quick appetizer.
