15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp
Garlic butter shrimp is one of the fastest skillet dinners you can make. Large shrimp cook in minutes, so the garlic and butter are added near the end to avoid burning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp 450 g, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with paprika, salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in one layer and cook about 1–2 minutes per side.
- Add remaining butter and garlic; cook briefly until fragrant.
- Remove from heat when shrimp are pearly, opaque and firm.
- Finish with lemon and parsley.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.