Here’s a garlic butter shrimp recipe—quick, flavorful, and perfect as a main dish, appetizer, or pasta topping.
Garlic Butter Shrimp (Serves 2–3)
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare the Shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Cook the Shrimp
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic (and red pepper flakes if using) and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
3. Finish the Dish
- Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter.
Tips
- Don’t overcook: Shrimp cook very quickly; overcooked shrimp become rubbery.
- Flavor variations: Add a splash of white wine or a pinch of smoked paprika for extra depth.
- Make it a pasta: Toss cooked spaghetti in the garlic butter shrimp sauce for a complete meal.
💡 Result: Juicy, garlicky, buttery shrimp with a hint of lemon and fresh herbs—ready in under 15 minutes.
I can also make a “one-pan garlic butter shrimp with veggies” version that’s low-carb and weeknight-friendly.
Do you want me to do that?
