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Easy garlic butter shrimp served with lemon and parsley, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Alyssa

Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp: A Quick and Irresistible Delight

Enjoy quick garlic butter shrimp in under 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined (keep the tails on)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper grounded
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Cooked rice for serving
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Pinch freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, marinade shrimps with salt and black pepper. Allow them to rest for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  2. Preheat a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium to low heat. Add olive oil to the skillet.
  3. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  4. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once it melts, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  6. Add the chili flakes and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet along with the remaining butter. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, ensuring the shrimp are well coated in the sauce.
  8. Finally, add the chopped parsley and mix well before removing from heat.
  9. Serve your garlic butter shrimp over cooked rice, with lemon wedges on the side, and garnish with additional chopped parsley.