Garlic Butter Shrimp: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Feast
Delight in this easy and flavorful garlic butter shrimp recipe that brings a taste of the sea right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the pan, seasoning with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they turn pink.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the cooked shrimp and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in a mixture of lemon juice and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve garlic butter shrimp over rice or pasta for a complete meal.