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Quick 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp

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A quick and easy garlic butter shrimp recipe ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Peel and finely mince 4 cloves of garlic.
  3. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and warm until shimmering but not smoking.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook without moving for 1.5-2 minutes until the underside turns pink and slightly golden. Flip shrimp and cook the other side for another 1.5-2 minutes until opaque and just cooked through.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Push shrimp to the side and add 4 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the pan. Stir garlic in butter to melt and release aroma, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss shrimp gently in the garlic butter sauce to coat evenly.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure shrimp sear properly. Pat shrimp dry before cooking to avoid steaming. Use medium-high heat to cook shrimp quickly without burning butter or garlic. Add garlic after shrimp are mostly cooked to prevent bitterness. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

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