Garlic Butter Shrimp
v1.0Juicy shrimp cooked quickly in garlic butter with lemon and parsley. Serve it over rice, pasta, salad, or crusty bread.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb Large shrimppeeled and deveined
- 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 5 cloves Garlicminced
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Parsleychopped
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Instant-read thermometer
Instructions
- 1
Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
⏱ 3 min
- 2
Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
⏱ 2 min
- 3
Add shrimp in a single layer and cook until the first side turns pink and lightly browned.
⏱ 2 min
- 4
Flip shrimp, add garlic, and cook until fragrant and the shrimp reach 145 F.
⏱ 2 min
- 5
Turn off the heat. Stir in remaining butter, lemon juice, and parsley.
⏱ 1 min
- 6
Taste and adjust with more lemon or salt before serving.
⏱ 1 min
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