15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp (Print Version)

Tender shrimp in garlic butter, finished with lemon and parsley. Quick, flavorful, and ideal for weeknight meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Aromatics

02 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced

→ Fats

03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Acid

04 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Seasoning

05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

→ Herbs

07 - Fresh parsley, roughly chopped, for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until foamy.
02 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, stirring, until aromatic but not browned.
03 - Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly pink.
04 - Pour in lemon juice, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then toss to coat the shrimp evenly. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just fifteen minutes start to finish
  • Goes with almost any side from pasta to salad or rice
  • Minimal prep and only one skillet to wash
  • Elevates weeknight dinners but also perfect for guests
02 -
  • Packed with lean protein and low in carbs
  • Shrimp cook incredibly fast so this is perfect for last minute meals
  • Adapts well to different cuisines or pairings like tossing with pasta or nestling over rice
03 -
  • Plump up the shrimp by soaking them in cold lightly salted water for fifteen minutes before cooking. Pat them dry for the best sear.
  • Never walk away from the skillet while cooking the garlic to avoid burning. For an extra hint of flavor add a splash of white wine to deglaze the pan after cooking the shrimp.
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