Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet

This garlic butter shrimp skillet is cozy, quick, and perfect for busy nights when you still want something special. Juicy shrimp cook in a rich, buttery garlic sauce that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together fast. Serve it with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up every drop.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
3. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp butter and lemon juice, letting the sauce coat the shrimp.
6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Tip: Avoid overcrowding the skillet so the shrimp sear instead of steaming.

This skillet shrimp is simple enough for weeknights and impressive enough for guests, save it for later and make it soon.

Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet

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• Author: Laura HRecipes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Juicy shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce in one simple skillet.

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Ingredients

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1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.

2. Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.

3. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

4. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp butter and lemon juice, letting the sauce coat the shrimp.

6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the skillet so the shrimp sear properly.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Skillet
• Cuisine: American