Description
Juicy garlic butter shrimp cooked in minutes with a silky lemon-garlic butter sauce—an easy, protein-packed dinner that’s perfect over pasta or with bread for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook 30–45 seconds.
- Stir in lemon juice. Return shrimp (and juices) to the skillet and toss 30 seconds to coat.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Add-ins: Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or 1 tablespoon capers.
- Make-ahead: Mince garlic and prep shrimp up to 1 day ahead; cook right before serving.
- Tools: Large skillet, microplane (optional).
- Estimated nutrition (per serving): ~320 calories, ~32g protein (varies by butter amount).
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American