shrimp garlic butter
This Shrimp Garlic Butter recipe is a quick and delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a special treat for guests. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for sautéing the shrimp and garlic butter
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula for stirring the ingredients
- 1 measuring spoons for measuring ingredients
- 1 measuring cups for measuring ingredients
- 1 plate for serving to serve the finished dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined About 16-20 shrimp.
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- lemon wedges for serving optional
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing the shrimp under cold water and patting them dry with paper towels.
- In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until it starts to bubble, but do not let it brown.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice, tossing to coat the shrimp.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
For a twist, you can add cooked pasta or rice to the skillet before serving and toss to combine.
This dish pairs well with a light salad or steamed vegetables.
Adjust the amount of chili flakes according to your spice preference.