- Preparing the Shrimp
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heating the Pan
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium-high heat until the butter melts and begins to foam.
- Cooking the Shrimp
Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Making the Garlic Butter Sauce
In the same pan, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add lemon juice and optional chili flakes.
- Returning the Shrimp
Add shrimp back into the pan and toss to coat in the sauce for 1 minute.
- Final Seasoning
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon.
- Serving Serve immediately with parsley
on top. Pairs well with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Calorie:441 kcal%22%
- Proteina:48.8 g%97%
- Carboidrati:3.7 g%1%
- Grasso:26.4 g%52%
- Zucchero:0.1 g%0%
- Sale:1.2 g%18%
- Energia:1845 kJ%30%
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a fast, flavorful seafood dish featuring tender shrimp sautéed in a rich mixture of butter, garlic, lemon, and herbs. The shrimp cook in minutes, absorbing the aromatic sauce and becoming juicy and perfectly seasoned. Ideal for quick dinners, pasta toppings, rice bowls, or as an elegant appetizer.
