Easy • Seafood
One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp
Succulent shrimp bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, cooked quickly in a single pan for easy cleanup.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Level
- Easy
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Dinner in under 15 minutes? Yes, please! This One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp is incredibly simple, utterly delicious, and uses just a few ingredients. It's perfect for a super busy night when you need something fast and satisfying.
Ingredients
Yield: 2 servings
Main
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted and shimmering.
Step 3
Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 4
Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
Step 5
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Toss to coat shrimp in the garlic butter sauce.
Step 6
Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Tips
- Serve over pasta, rice, crusty bread, or with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Don't overcook the shrimp, as it can become rubbery quickly.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to deglaze the pan after cooking the garlic.
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