Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp is the perfect appetizer or meal that comes together quickly using simple ingredients!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Garlic Butter Shrimp

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 219kcal

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on or off, depending on your preference)
3 cloves garlic minced
red pepper flakes optional
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
¼ cup butter
fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Get Recipe Ingredients

Add olive oil to the pan in a skillet over medium-high heat.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Add shrimp, garlic, and lemon juice when the oil is hot.
1 pound large shrimp, 3 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add red pepper flakes if using them.
Salt and black pepper, red pepper flakes
Cook the shrimp until pink on both sides, about six minutes.
Add the butter to your skillet and allow it to melt.
¼ cup butter
Spoon the melted butter over the shrimp.
Serve garnished with parsley and a drizzle of the pan sauce over top.
fresh parsley