Description
Juicy, garlicky, and rich with buttery flavor, this quick dinner idea is perfect for weeknights or entertaining. Butter Garlic Shrimp is an easy recipe that tastes like something you’d get at a seafood restaurant. Whether you’re after a healthy snack, fast lunch, or dinner ideas that impress, this one checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
4. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
5. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter to the skillet.
6. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking gently for about 1 minute without browning.
7. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
8. Squeeze in the lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Drying the shrimp before searing helps get that golden crust.
Always use fresh garlic—jarred won’t give the same flavor depth.
Don’t overcook the shrimp; remove them from heat as soon as they’re opaque and pink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, shrimp, garlic butter shrimp, seafood dinner, healthy snack, food ideas