15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp (Print Version)
Tender shrimp in garlic butter, finished with lemon and parsley. Quick, flavorful, and ideal for weeknight meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Aromatics
02 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
→ Fats
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Acid
04 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Seasoning
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
→ Herbs
07 - Fresh parsley, roughly chopped, for garnish
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until foamy.
02 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, stirring, until aromatic but not browned.
03 - Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly pink.
04 - Pour in lemon juice, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then toss to coat the shrimp evenly. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just fifteen minutes start to finish
- Goes with almost any side from pasta to salad or rice
- Minimal prep and only one skillet to wash
- Elevates weeknight dinners but also perfect for guests
02 -
- Packed with lean protein and low in carbs
- Shrimp cook incredibly fast so this is perfect for last minute meals
- Adapts well to different cuisines or pairings like tossing with pasta or nestling over rice
03 -
- Plump up the shrimp by soaking them in cold lightly salted water for fifteen minutes before cooking. Pat them dry for the best sear.
- Never walk away from the skillet while cooking the garlic to avoid burning. For an extra hint of flavor add a splash of white wine to deglaze the pan after cooking the shrimp.