Garlic Butter Shrimp

v1.0
by @folsominnovations
Main DishAmericanDinnerLunchStovetopshrimpgarlic butterquick dinnerseafoodGluten-FreeNut-FreeLow-CarbKetoHigh-Protein
4 servings
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 8 min

Juicy shrimp cooked quickly in garlic butter with lemon and parsley. Serve it over rice, pasta, salad, or crusty bread.

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. 1

    Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.

    3 min

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

    2 min

  3. 3

    Add shrimp in a single layer and cook until the first side turns pink and lightly browned.

    2 min

  4. 4

    Flip shrimp, add garlic, and cook until fragrant and the shrimp reach 145 F.

    2 min

  5. 5

    Turn off the heat. Stir in remaining butter, lemon juice, and parsley.

    1 min

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust with more lemon or salt before serving.

    1 min