Garlic Butter Shrimp

Servings

3–4 servings

Total Time

15 minutes

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Ingredients

Shrimp

• 500 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika

Sauce

• 3 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 tsp honey (optional for balance)

Garnish

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Season the Shrimp

Pat shrimp dry.

Season with:

• salt

• black pepper

• paprika.

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2. Cook the Shrimp

Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.

Remove and set aside.

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3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce

In the same pan add remaining butter.

Add:

• minced garlic

• chili flakes

Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

Stir in:

• lemon juice

• honey (optional).

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4. Combine

Return shrimp to the pan.

Toss well so the shrimp are coated with the garlic butter sauce.

Cook 1 minute.

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5. Serve

Garnish with:

• chopped parsley

• lemon wedges.

Serve with:

• pasta

• rice

• crusty bread.

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✅ Flavor profile

• buttery and garlicky

• slightly spicy

• bright lemon freshness

• juicy tender shrimp

Perfect for:

• quick seafood dinners

• appetizer platters

• viral food videos 🍤✨