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Garlic Parsley Butter Shrimp

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by: Joanna Cismaru
02.15.19
Updated: 08.05.19

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This Garlic Parsley Butter Shrimp features gorgeous jumbo shrimp slathered in an exquisite garlic and parsley butter then baked to perfection.  This delicious shrimp can be on your table in only 15 minutes!

Garlic and Parsley Butter Shrimp in a skillet with a couple lemon wedges

Garlic Parsley Butter Shrimp

Shrimp on it’s own can be pretty boring, but shrimp with this incredible butter, we’re talking shrimp on steroids! Out of this world, da bomb!

You don’t need to be a 5 star chef to make this butter, anyone can do it and all you really need is a food processor. In goes the butter, garlic, parsley, a bit of salt and pepper, pulse and voila! It’s crazy butter!

Actually, it’s called compound butter. Compound butter is a mixture of butter and other ingredients, such as herbs or spices, used to enhance flavors in various dishes.

What Kind of Shrimp to Use

I prefer to use nice big jumbo shrimp for this, however, they can be quite pricey. This recipe will actually work on any shrimp, however if you’re looking for the wow factor, I strongly recommend to buy the largest shrimp you can afford.

If you’re using larger shrimp, make sure to devein them and keep their tails on. Most times, the shrimp already come deveined, but if they don’t just make sure to do it yourself.

Why and How to Devein Shrimp

If using smaller shrimp it’s completely unnecessary to devein shrimp. However, you’ll find that larger shrimp have a dark, sandy intestinal tract. You won’t get sick if you don’t remove this but it’s recommended to remove this to avoid affecting the shrimp’s clean taste.

First you have to peel the raw shrimp, but leave the tails on. This makes it easier to grab the shrimp when eating, plus they look fancier.

Devein by making a shallow slit down the middle of the back to expose the black intestine. Using a paring knife, lift out the black vein and wipe it off on a paper towel. Rinse out the shrimp and you’re done.

Garlic and Parsley Butter Shrimp in a skillet ready to go in the oven

How to Make Garlic Parsley Butter Shrimp

This shrimp recipe couldn’t be easier. In a food processor add the butter, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and pulse until it turns into a paste. If you do not have a food processor you can still make this. Make sure your butter is at room temperature, the parsley is finely chopped and the garlic finely minced. Simply combine all the ingredients and mix really well with a fork.

Take half the compound butter and place it on the bottom of an oven safe skillet then arrange the shrimp over it. Take the remaining butter and place pieces of it over each shrimp.

Bake the shrimp for about 10 minutes at 425 F degrees. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.

Can You Fry the Shrimp Instead of Baking It

Absolutely, and it would probably be a bit quicker. The reason I like to bake it is because as the shrimp bakes, the compound butter melts nicely and completely surrounds the shrimp and even penetrates it to give it a delicious flavor.

If you wanted to pan sear it, I would pan sear the shrimp first in a bit of butter on one side, flip them, then add the compound butter to the side that’s been cooked already. This way it will give the butter time to melt and surround the shrimp.

How to Store Leftover Shrimp

Although, this shrimp is best served as soon as you make it, you can store leftovers. Make sure to store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Garlic and Parsley Butter Shrimp in a skillet with a couple lemon wedges

Looking for More Shrimp Recipes? Try These:

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a skillet full of garlic parsley butter shrimp garnished with lemon wedges

Garlic Parsley Butter Shrimp

4.49 from 45 votes
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 15 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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This Garlic Parsley Butter Shrimp features gorgeous jumbo shrimp slathered in an exquisite garlic and parsley butter then baked to perfection. This delicious shrimp can be on your table in only 15 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp deveined, shells off except the tail
  • 1/4 cup butter unsalted
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste
  • 1 lemon juiced
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F degrees.
  • Make compound butter: In a food processor add the butter, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper and pulse until it turns into a paste.
  • Prepare the shrimp with butter: Take half of the butter paste and place pieces of it on the bottom of a skillet. Arrange shrimp over the butter in the skillet then place the rest of the butter paste over the shrimp, making sure each shrimp has some butter on it.
  • Bake: Place skillet in oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until shrimp turns slightly pink and hot and bubbly. 
  • Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.

Recipe Notes

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 228kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 3g (1%)Protein: 23g (46%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Cholesterol: 316mg (105%)Sodium: 1176mg (51%)Potassium: 157mg (4%)Vitamin A: 670IU (13%)Vitamin C: 24.7mg (30%)Calcium: 184mg (18%)Iron: 2.8mg (16%)
Course:Appetizer
Cuisine:American
Keyword:shrimp, shrimp recipes
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  1. Catherine Morgan says

    November 19, 2019 at 8:23 am

    5 stars
    I made this recipe exactly as written. My husband is recovering from an extended illness which has negatively impacted his appetite. Well, let’s just say there were NO leftovers, and he asked me to make a double batch next time! I will definetely be making this again soon!

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      November 19, 2019 at 2:17 pm

      That’s great to hear! We hope he recovers soon 🙂

      Reply
  2. Becky says

    March 3, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    This was a hit at our house! Thank you for this great recipe.

    Reply
  3. Dana says

    February 16, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    I love all your recipes and this one looks so good too. Does it matter what kind of parsley you use?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      February 16, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      No it doesn’t, though I used the flat leaf parsley. 🙂

      Reply
      • Dana says

        February 16, 2019 at 1:05 pm

        Thanks. Making this tonight!

      • Beulah says

        June 11, 2020 at 3:22 pm

        Jo,
        Did you use frozen shrimp and if not, is that ok to use?

      • Jo Cooks Team 2 says

        June 12, 2020 at 10:30 am

        I did not, I used jumbo shrimp! But you can use whatever is available to you 🙂 There is a section in the post explaining the best type of shrimp to use as well!

  4. Susan says

    February 16, 2019 at 11:55 am

    4 stars
    Why on earth would you keep the tails on? That is always so annoying trying to each a shrimp while fighting to get it out of the tail.

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      February 16, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      Because it looks prettier and it’s easy to grab the shrimp, however feel free to remove them. 🙂

      Reply
      • LoriSTL says

        March 12, 2019 at 4:13 pm

        And it’s easier to eat. Something to hold on to. The meat usually pops out for me. It’s just a tiny bit in the tail if it doesn’t come out. Don’t think I’ve ever seen large or jumbo shrimp served with the tail removed.

  5. Colin Holland says

    February 16, 2019 at 10:59 am

    Perhaps in the USA not deveining is not detrimental to health, but it is important to do in ALL other countries. There are TWO deveining acts. One on the back and the more difficult one to clear on the inside of the curled shrimp. The vein runs from a rare clear found if the shrimp has been purged to a sticky large black type that is toxic.

    Reply
  6. Tess says

    February 12, 2017 at 10:07 am

    5 stars
    Fantastic! Just a few comments. I didn’t have the Jumbo Shrimps, so used the medium sized ones with tail. They did end up fairly small, but this is no criticism on the recipe of course. I also used a bit too much of the butter, but that meant that they just didn’t get golden, which is fine….butter makes everything better right??? Used fresh parsley and it was nice and green.

    My tip to anyone using the smaller shrimps is to cook some linguine whilst the shrimps cook, then toss the shrimps and butter sauce in the pasta. Only suggesting this because of their size…I wouldn’t do this with the Jumbo though….the crispy French bread you suggested Jo is def the way to go with Jumbo Shrimp!

    Thanks Jo for all the wonderful recipes you post! I was so eager to eat them that I didn’t get a chance to take a photo…..next time 🙂

    Reply
  7. Sarah says

    December 28, 2016 at 12:40 am

    5 stars
    I happen to be addicted to seafood,especially shrimp so I always have at least a couple of pounds in the freezer. Could I also use scampi and just increase the amount of the other ingredients?

    Reply
    • Fenne Kieken says

      December 28, 2016 at 10:29 am

      Sure you could always substitute scampi or prawns for shrimp

      Reply
  8. Jes says

    June 15, 2016 at 10:59 am

    Do you think Incould pan fry it instead of baking?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      June 15, 2016 at 11:05 am

      You could, you’ll just have to flip them half way through, and it will take a lot less time.

      Reply
      • Jes says

        June 15, 2016 at 11:34 am

        Fabulous! My oven will be full. I’m making this tomorrow for a dinner party. Will let you know how it goes. Thank you x

  9. Roshni says

    March 11, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    Hi there – I don’t ever put enough salt or pepper- can you give me a good measurement ? Please and thank you

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      March 12, 2016 at 9:09 am

      I’d go with 1/2 tsp of each, should be enough. 🙂

      Reply
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