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A close-up shot of sautéed garlic butter shrimp being tossed in a pan with fresh herbs.

Garlic Butter Shrimp (Ready in 15 Minutes!)

This Garlic Butter Shrimp is the ultimate quick and easy meal. Succulent shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and parsley. Ready in under 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Instructions
 

  1. Thaw shrimp if frozen. Pat completely dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink, opaque, and curled into a 'C' shape.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

Notes

Do Not Overcook: Shrimp cook very quickly. Watch them closely and remove them from the heat as soon as they are pink and opaque.
Serving Suggestions: Excellent with pasta, crusty bread, rice, or zucchini noodles.
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