15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp (Printable)
Enjoy succulent shrimp with bold garlic butter, ready in just 15 minutes for effortless dining.
# Components:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 450 grams raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Method:
01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and set aside.
02 - Heat unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted.
03 - Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.
04 - Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
05 - Remove skillet from heat, stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley until evenly coated.
06 - Transfer shrimp to a serving platter and spoon garlic butter sauce over top.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Fast enough for any night of the week
- Minimal cleanup since everything happens in one pan
- Classic flavors that never get old
- Pairs with grits rice pasta or crunchy bread for total flexibility
02 -
- Rich in protein for fast energy
- Naturally gluten free for easy sharing
- Ready in less than fifteen minutes every time
03 -
- Choose the largest shrimp you can find for a meatier bite
- Never walk away from the pan shrimp go quickly from juicy to rubbery
- A small sprinkle of lemon zest right at the end brings every flavor alive