Garlic Shrimp Recipe
A quick and flavorful garlic shrimp recipe featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in butter, olive oil, and plenty of fresh garlic. Perfect as an appetizer or over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and slightly foamy.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet. Add lemon juice and chopped parsley. Toss to combine and heat through for 1 minute.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.