Quick, flavorful, and protein-rich, this garlic butter shrimp is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It’s ready in just 15 minutes and pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Yield: 2 servings Total Time: 15 minutes
Gear: Skillet, spatula
Ingredients
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Steps to Make It
Step 1: Melt butter in skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
Step 2: Add shrimp, cook until pink.
Step 3: Drizzle with lemon juice, season, and garnish with parsley.
Cook Tips
- Don’t overcook shrimp; they become rubbery.
- Use unsalted butter to better control flavor.
Quick Reference
- Melt butter + garlic → Cook shrimp → Add lemon and parsley
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