Description
This recipe for garlic butter shrimp is quick, easy, and so satisfying! With a lemon-based, garlic-infused broth, you won’t be able to get enough.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet.
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
Substitution: For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil or vegan butter in place of regular butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutesutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutesutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: Greek