Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of Garlic Butter Shrimp with this easy and flavorful recipe. Juicy shrimp cooked in a garlic-infused buttery sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry: with paper towels.
- In a large skillet: over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.
- Add the garlic: and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in: the smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shrimp: in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle with lemon juice: and stir to coat.
- Remove from heat: garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- You can also add a splash of white wine or a pinch of Parmesan for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ pound
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
