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Garlic Butter Shrimp
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- Serves 4
- Cooks in 20 mins (10m prep + 10m cook)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Tastes:
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Estimated nutrition per serving
easy shrimp recipes
local_grocery_store Ingredients
restaurant_menu Method
- 1.In a large bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 2.Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl and toss until well coated.
- 3.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the shrimp along with the marinade.
- 4.Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- 5.Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the shrimp with chopped parsley.
- 6.Serve the garlic butter shrimp hot with your favorite side dish.
lightbulb_outline Tips
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve the shrimp over a bed of rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery.