15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and flavorful shrimp dish cooked in garlic butter, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garlic
- 6-8 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Black Pepper
- 8-10 cranks freshly-ground black pepper
Butter
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
Lemon Juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
Parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30-60 seconds.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper; cook 60-90 seconds until pink, then flip.
- Add butter, lemon juice, and parsley; cook 2-3 minutes until shrimp are opaque and sauce is thickened.
- Serve immediately with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and serve with your favorite side.