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How to make Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 8 minutes
- Total: 18 minutes
This succulent Garlic Butter Shrimp is perfect as an appetizer or as a full meal! It’s also extremely quick and easy to make and ready in less than 20 minutes.
The shrimp are lovingly pan-fried in an amazing garlicky butter, with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes.
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 1 pound shrimp (large or jumbo, shelled)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions:
- Cook the shrimp: Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter to a large skillet, over medium high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp turns pink.
- Season with salt. Flip over and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add garlic: Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 seconds or until aromatic. Do not burn.
- Finish the shrimp: Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice and parsley. Turn off the heat. Serve immediately.
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