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Quick way to grow Garlic Butter Shrimp | Garlic Butter Shrimp

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to prepare garlic butter shrimp, perfect for a fast weeknight meal or an appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp Butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Parsley fresh, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Paper towels
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
  2. Season the shrimp evenly with salt and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
  3. Stir in lemon juice and fresh chopped parsley during the last minute of cooking, tossing to coat the shrimp.
Serving
  1. Serve the garlic butter shrimp immediately as a main dish or an appetizer.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce, or served over pasta or rice.