USA · Fish and Seafood Dishes

Garlic Butter Shrimp

15 min4 servings290 kcal

Juicy shrimp seared in a rich garlic butter sauce with a splash of lemon.

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Ingredients

  • large shrimp600 g
  • unsalted butter80 g
  • garlic cloves6
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • lemon juice3 tbsp
  • chili flakes1 tsp
  • fresh parsley4 tbsp
  • salt1 tsp
  • black pepper0.5 tsp

Method

  1. 1Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  3. 3Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1.5 minutes per side until pink and curled into a 'C' shape. Remove to a plate.
  4. 4Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
  5. 5Add chili flakes and lemon juice. Stir and cook 30 seconds.
  6. 6Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce and cook 30 seconds more.
  7. 7Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.