Homemade Garlic Butter Shrimp in 10 Minutes
Homemade garlic butter shrimp is a quick, flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners. Its simple ingredients and fast cooking time make it a versatile favorite adaptable to many tastes and dietary needs.
Ingredients
- ▢4 tablespoons butter
- ▢6 cloves garlic minced
- ▢1 ½ pounds large shrimp
- ▢Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ▢Juice of 1 lemon approximately 3 tablespoons
- ▢2 tablespoons roughly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the skillet from the heat, then stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.