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Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp


Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp
🍤🔥 Description
 
This dish features plump shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with chili flakes, herbs, and warm spices. Juicy, aromatic, and slightly spicy, it’s a quick yet indulgent dish perfect as an appetizer or main course.
 
⏱️ Time Required
 
Preparation time: 10 minutes
 
Cooking time: 8–10 minutes
 
Total time: About 20 minutes
 
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
For the Shrimp
 
400 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
 
Salt, to taste
 
Black pepper, to taste
 
1/2 teaspoon paprika
 
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
 
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
 
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
 
1 tablespoon olive oil
 
4 cloves garlic, minced
 
1 tablespoon lemon juice
 
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
 
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
 
Optional Add-ins
 
Extra chili flakes for heat
 
Lemon wedges for serving
 
👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Season the Shrimp
 
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and chili flakes. Set aside.
 
Step 2: Melt the Butter
 
Heat olive oil and butter together in a skillet over medium heat until melted and slightly bubbling.
 
Step 3: Sauté the Garlic
 
Add minced garlic and cook for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
Do not brown the garlic.
 
Step 4: Cook the Shrimp
 
Add the shrimp in a single layer.
Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly caramelized.
 
Step 5: Finish the Sauce
 
Add lemon juice and smoked paprika (if using).
Toss the shrimp gently to coat in the sauce.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
 
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
 
Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce
 
Pair with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes
 
Great as a tapas-style appetizer
 
🥗 Nutrition Highlights (Approximate per serving)
 
High in protein
 
Rich, buttery flavor
 
Quick and satisfying seafood dish

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