Garlic Butter Shrimp
These shrimp are quickly sautéed in garlic butter until juicy and flavorful. The sauce coats each shrimp with rich, savory flavor while keeping the seafood tender. It's a fast dish that cooks in just minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 255
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Place a large skillet on the stove.
- 3
Turn the heat to medium-high heat.
- 4
Add 3 tablespoons butter to the pan.
- 5
Allow the butter to melt completely.
- 6
Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 7
Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer.
- 8
Sprinkle salt, pepper, and paprika over the shrimp.
- 9
Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes.
- 10
Flip the shrimp using tongs or a spoon.
- 11
Cook the other side for another 1–2 minutes.
- 12
The shrimp are ready when they turn pink and slightly curled.
- 13
Add lemon juice and stir gently.
- 14
Turn off the stove.
- 15
Sprinkle parsley on top if desired.
- 16
Serve immediately while hot.
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