Garlic Butter Shrimp
This succulent Garlic Butter Shrimp is perfect as an appetizer or as a full meal! It's also extremely quick and easy to make and ready in less than 20 minutes. The shrimp are lovingly pan-fried in an amazing garlicky butter, with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Total Time18 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic butter shrimp, shrimp recipes
Servings: 4
Calories: 173kcal
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 pound shrimp large or jumbo, shelled
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Cook the shrimp: Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter to a large skillet, over medium high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp turns pink. Season with salt. Flip over and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add garlic: Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 seconds or until aromatic. Do not burn.
Finish the shrimp: Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice and parsley. Turn off the heat. Serve immediately.
- When buying fresh shrimp, it should not have a fishy smell. Fresh shrimp, like other seafood, should smell clean, like saltwater, or the sea.
- Press the body of the shrimp with your finger. If your finger leaves an indentation, that shrimp isn't fresh.
- Never thaw shrimp on the counter as this can be dangerous, always thaw it in the refrigerator.
- Freshly cooked shrimp is really at it's best when served immediately, but is perfectly fine in the fridge for up to 2-3 days in an airtight container.
- Allow cooked shrimp to cool completely before placing in airtight freezer bags or containers, and store up to 3-4 months. When ready to use, take them directly from the freezer to your pan for reheating.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 741IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg