Fresh shrimp, straight from the water to your plate! 🍤 If you’re looking for an easy, mouth-watering seafood dish, then this Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is the perfect choice for your next catch. Quick, simple, and absolutely delicious, this recipe will turn your fresh shrimp into a savory meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. Who’s ready to cook? Drop a comment if you love shrimp as much as we do! 🧑🍳

Ingredients:
1 lb fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for a bit of heat)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions:
✅ Prep the Shrimp:Rinse your fresh shrimp under cold water. If they aren’t already peeled and deveined, take care of that now for easier eating. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
✅ Heat the Pan:In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. The butter adds rich flavor, and the olive oil prevents it from burning.
✅ Cook the Garlic:Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring frequently until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic burn!
✅ Add the Shrimp:Place the shrimp in the skillet in a single layer. Season them with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if you’re adding a bit of heat). Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they start turning pink.
✅ Flip the Shrimp:Flip each shrimp over and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until fully pink and cooked through.
✅ Add Lemon Juice & Butter:Once the shrimp are cooked, turn off the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the lemon juice. This step will create that irresistible, silky garlic butter sauce that makes the dish so flavorful.
✅ Garnish & Serve:Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top and serve immediately! This shrimp pairs well with pasta, rice, or some crusty bread to soak up all the garlic butter goodness.
Tip:
For a complete meal, toss the shrimp with cooked pasta or serve it over steamed veggies for a lighter option. However you choose to serve it, enjoy every bite!
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