Butter Garlic Shrimp
A quick and delicious dish featuring tender shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy nights or entertaining guests.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Serving Suggestions
- Pasta, rice, or crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by peeling and deveining the shrimp. Mince the garlic cloves finely and chop the parsley for garnish.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until it begins to foam slightly.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Once the garlic is aromatic, add the prepared shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Let the shrimp cook for about 2–3 minutes on the first side.
- Carefully flip the shrimp and continue to cook for another 2–3 minutes until they are uniformly pink and opaque.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serving
- Serve the Butter Garlic Shrimp over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread. Drizzle with the buttery sauce.
Notes
For variations, consider adding red pepper flakes for heat or lemon zest for brightness. Ensure to store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1–2 days.