Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe (Quick & Flavorful)

Craving a quick and tasty seafood dinner? This Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe features juicy shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients for Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp (4 servings)

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Cooked rice or pasta, for serving

Instructions to Make Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp

1. Prepare the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet.
3. Make the garlic butter sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Combine and finish: Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
5. Serve: Serve hot with steamed rice, pasta, or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Tips, Variations & Storage for Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp

• Swap shrimp with scallops or chicken strips for variety.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
• Use herbed butter to boost flavor.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet.
• Pair with Easy Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry or Easy Chicken Pasta for a diverse dinner menu.

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If you enjoyed this shrimp recipe, you might also like:

• Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings
• Healthy Quinoa Salad
• Easy Spaghetti Carbonara

For more ideas, check out shrimp recipes on BBC Good Food.