Description
A quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon, parsley, and a hint of red pepper flakes. Perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off, your preference)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp: Toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
- Sear shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook garlic in butter: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Deglaze skillet: Pour chicken broth into the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom to incorporate flavor into the sauce.
- Add flavorings: Stir in chopped parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Let cook for an additional 1 minute to meld the flavors.
- Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the garlic butter sauce. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Choose shrimp fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined for ease. Tail-on or off is based on preference.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control heat level.
- Serve with crusty bread, rice, or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
- To make dairy-free, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add extra zest or finish with lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
