Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet: Flavorful and Easy Seafood Dinner
Succulent shrimp cooked to perfection in a delicious garlic butter sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon. This quick and easy dish is perfect for weeknight dinners!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Spatula
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 lemon juiced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 loaf crusty bread sliced
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
- Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook shrimp for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and slightly curled.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over shrimp, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste.
- Remove from heat, garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with crusty bread and lemon wedges.
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Notes
Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them juicy and tender. For added heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes while sautéing the garlic.
