Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe is the epitome of simple, elegant cooking. It’s a dish that never fails to impress, whether you’re making it for a weeknight dinner, a special date night, or a dinner party with friends. The combination of tender shrimp, rich garlic butter sauce, and fresh herbs is truly irresistible.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a touch of heat
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Optional garnish: Lemon slices
Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet; cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan.
Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
Deglaze the pan with chicken broth or wine, then stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
Return shrimp to the pan, toss in the sauce, and warm through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Keyword Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe