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glistening garlic butter shrimp in a wide horizontal shot, arranged in a shallow white bowl with a buttery sauce, lemon wedges and parsley garnish, a slice of crusty bread on the side, bright natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Succulent shrimp soaked in liquid garlic butter with a zesty squeeze of lemon and parsley.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Add the shrimp and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
  4. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

Watch closely near the end; overcooked shrimp turn rubbery quickly.