Garlic Butter Shrimp | Juicy, Buttery and Flavorful Skillet Shrimp Recipe
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and delicious seafood dish featuring tender, juicy shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh herbs and a splash of lemon. Ready in just 20 minutes, this restaurant-quality recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners, elegant appetizers, or light lunches.
Large shrimp are seasoned with simple spices and sautéed until perfectly pink and succulent before being coated in a silky sauce made with butter, fresh garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. The combination creates a bold, savory flavor with a refreshing citrus finish that complements the natural sweetness of the shrimp.
This versatile dish pairs beautifully with pasta, steamed rice, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread for soaking up every drop of the flavorful sauce. Whether served as a main course or an appetizer, Garlic Butter Shrimp is always a crowd-pleaser.
Simple ingredients, minimal preparation, and incredible flavor make Garlic Butter Shrimp an easy homemade seafood recipe you'll want to make again and again.
Cooking Method
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with the paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and nearly cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining butter to the skillet.
- Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, if using, and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, stirring to combine.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for another 1 minute until fully heated through.
- Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and stir gently.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.
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