Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
A quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in rich butter with fragrant garlic, finished with fresh lemon juice and parsley. Perfect for a speedy weeknight meal or an elegant appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons juice)
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Saute the garlic: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper to your liking. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Add lemon juice and parsley: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and chopped parsley, tossing to coat the shrimp evenly before serving.
Notes
- Use peeled and deveined shrimp for easy eating and quicker cooking.
- Do not overcook shrimp; they cook quickly and become rubbery if left on heat too long.
- Fresh garlic provides the best flavor, but garlic powder can be used in a pinch.
- Serve with crusty bread or over pasta to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
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