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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.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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
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