Description
A quick and easy seafood recipe that features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread or over pasta for a complete meal.
- You can add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Seafood
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: seafood recipe, garlic butter shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, quick seafood dinner