GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP - A 15-Minute Restaurant-Quality Dish

GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP – A 15-Minute Restaurant-Quality Dish

This quick and luxurious garlic butter shrimp recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in just 15 minutes using one pan.

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KEY INFO:

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Dietary: Pescatarian, Gluten-free
Cost: $15-20

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Large skillet (non-stick or cast iron)
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Measuring spoons
Tongs or spatula

Alternative: Use any heavy-bottomed pan you have

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INGREDIENTS:

Main Components:

1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 tbsp (115g) unsalted butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced (or 2 tbsp pre-minced)
1 large lemon, juiced
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Seasonings:

1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika

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METHOD:

Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels
Mix all seasonings in a small bowl
Toss shrimp with seasoning mixture until evenly coated
Heat pan over medium heat and melt butter
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant (but not brown)
Add seasoned shrimp in a single layer
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turns pink and curls into a ‘C’ shape
Remove from heat, add lemon juice and parsley

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CRUCIAL TIPS:

Don’t overcrowd the pan – cook in batches if needed
Shrimp cooks very quickly – remove as soon as it turns pink
Room temperature butter works best
Pat shrimp completely dry to prevent splattering

STORAGE & VARIATIONS:

Storage:

Refrigerate up to 2 days in airtight container
Reheat gently to prevent rubber texture

Variations:

Spicy: Add red pepper flakes
Scampi Style: Add ¼ cup white wine
Asian: Use soy sauce and ginger instead of Italian seasoning

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COMMON MISTAKES:

Overcooking the shrimp
Not drying shrimp properly
Burning the garlic
Using cold butter

This recipe works perfectly as a main dish over pasta or rice, or as an appetizer on its own. The key to success is watching the cooking time carefully – overcooked shrimp becomes tough and rubbery.