Description
A quick and comforting garlic butter shrimp recipe that combines bold flavors with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve over rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables. For a casual dinner, pair with a green salad and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American