Here’s a simple and flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp (Prawns) recipe—quick enough for weeknights but impressive enough for guests.
🍤 Garlic Butter Shrimp (Prawns)
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp:
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook the Garlic:
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t let it brown).
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Add shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Sprinkle in red pepper flakes if using.
- Finish:
- Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking.
- Serve:
- Serve hot with rice, pasta, crusty bread, or over a fresh salad.
💡 Tips for Perfect Shrimp
- Shrimp cook very quickly—remove from heat as soon as they turn pink.
- Fresh lemon juice brightens the flavor.
- Add a splash of white wine after cooking garlic for extra depth.
- For creamy garlic shrimp, stir in ¼–½ cup heavy cream at the end and simmer 2 minutes.
If you’d like, I can also give you a spicy Cajun shrimp recipe, a shrimp curry, or a shrimp fried rice version.
