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A serving of delicious garlic butter shrimp in a pan.

Quick way to grow. Garlic Butter Shrimp

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to prepare garlic butter shrimp, perfect for a fast weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp Butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Avoid browning the garlic.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  5. Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley.
  6. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

Serve this garlic butter shrimp with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. A fresh green salad would also complement the dish well.