Garlic butter shrimp

Here’s a quick, restaurant-style Garlic Butter Shrimp—ready in about 15 minutes 🦐🧄🧈

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Garlic Butter Shrimp

Ingredients (serves 3–4)

• 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• Salt & black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Season shrimp
   • Pat shrimp dry.
   • Toss with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Cook shrimp
   • Heat olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add shrimp in a single layer.
   • Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through.
   • Remove shrimp and set aside.
3. Make garlic butter
   • Lower heat to medium.
   • Add remaining butter and garlic.
   • Sauté 30–45 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown).
4. Finish
   • Return shrimp to pan.
   • Toss with garlic butter.
   • Add lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes if using.
   • Taste and adjust seasoning.

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Serving Ideas

• Over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes
• With crusty bread to soak up the sauce
• On top of salad or zucchini noodles
• In tacos or wraps

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Tips

• Use raw shrimp, not pre-cooked
• Don’t overcook—shrimp turn rubbery fast
• Add a splash of white wine for extra depth
• Works great in an air fryer or sheet pan too

Want an air fryer version, creamy garlic shrimp, or lemon-parmesan twist?