Garlic Butter Shrimp
Quick, garlicky shrimp in a buttery lemon sauce. A 15-minute seafood skillet perfect for busy weeknights or impressive dinners.
Equipment
- - Skillet
- - Tongs
- Knife and cutting board
- - Citrus juicer (optional)
Ingredients
- - 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- - 2 tbsp olive oil
- - 3 tbsp butter
- - 4 garlic cloves minced
- - Juice of 1 lemon
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- - Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side. Remove.
- Lower heat. Add butter and garlic. Sauté 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice. Return shrimp to pan. Toss to coat.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor
- Add red pepper flakes for heat
- Serve with rice, pasta, or warm bread
- Add red pepper flakes for heat
- Serve with rice, pasta, or warm bread