Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
This easy and flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is a quick and delicious dish perfect for any occasion. Succulent shrimp cooked in a garlicky butter sauce with a hint of lemon and herbs – it’s a seafood lover’s dream!
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Sauté garlic, add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until pink and opaque.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in broth or wine, simmer, add lemon juice.
- Combine & Garnish: Sprinkle parsley, adjust seasoning. Serve with bread, pasta, or rice.
Notes
- For a creamy version, add heavy cream.
- To add heat, increase red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 255mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Seafood Dish