Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
A quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in garlic butter with a hint of lemon. Perfect for a delicious appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp (16-20 count, peeled and deveined)
- 5 Tbsp butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (to taste)
- ¼-½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Parsley (finely chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp; pat dry.
- Add 2 tbsp butter to a skillet over medium heat; cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until opaque.
- Melt remaining butter in the skillet; add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Serve with parsley.
Notes
Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.