Here’s a bright, juicy, flavor-packed Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe that’s quick enough for weeknights but impressive enough for guests 🍤🧄✨
🍤 Garlic Butter Shrimp Bursting with Flavor & Zest
Serves 4 | Ready in 15 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional heat)
- Salt & black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: 1 tbsp white wine (adds depth)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry (important for a good sear).
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ Sauté the Garlic
- Heat olive oil + 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Cook 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t let garlic brown).
3️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
- Add shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking.
4️⃣ Finish with Zest
- Stir in remaining 1 tbsp butter.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley.
- Spoon sauce over shrimp before serving.
🍽 Serve With
- Buttery rice
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Pasta (toss directly in the pan)
- Crusty bread to soak up the sauce
- Over a fresh salad for a lighter option
✨ Flavor Boost Ideas
- Add 2 tbsp heavy cream for a light garlic cream sauce.
- Stir in grated Parmesan at the end.
- Splash of white wine before adding shrimp for restaurant flavor.
- Add spinach or cherry tomatoes for color.
🔥 Pro Tip
Shrimp cook fast! Remove them as soon as they turn pink and curl into a “C” shape. Overcooked shrimp turn rubbery.
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