Go Back
A sizzling skillet of garlic butter shrimp, surrounded by fresh herbs and lemon wedges, steaming and ready to be served

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning it with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink.
  4. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the shrimp.
  7. Tips: For a bit of spice, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.
  8. Pair it with pasta for a delightful dish.
  9. Serve the garlic butter shrimp with bread for a simple meal.