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Plate of garlic butter shrimp garnished with herbs

Garlic Butter Shrimp

A quick and delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe that brings a delightful flavor explosion with simple ingredients and minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Use fresh garlic for deeper flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Pasta or rice (for serving)

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Toss in the shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice and remove from heat.
  6. Serve over cooked pasta or rice and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

If you have leftovers, they’ll keep in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container. For reheating, warm them gently in a skillet to maintain flavor. Freeze for up to a month if necessary.