15 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
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Classic Garlic Butter Shrimp
Traditional dish · American
A timeless and simple dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a light main course.
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Ingredients
- Large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 lb
- Unsalted butter4 tbsp
- Garlic, minced4 cloves
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
- Fresh parsley, chopped2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Olive oil1 tbsp
Steps
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet.
- 4
Add the remaining 2 tbsp of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 5
Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat.
- 6
Serve immediately.
