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Garlic Butter Shrimp ingredients – shrimp, butter, garlic, lemon, parsley, chili flakes.

Garlic Butter Shrimp – Easy 15-Minute Dinner Recipe

This Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is the ultimate quick dinner – ready in just 15 minutes with simple ingredients. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in butter, garlic, and lemon for a flavorful dish that’s perfect as a light main course or appetizer. Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread for an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails on)
  • 60 g unsalted butter
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 30 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 g red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 5 g fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife & cutting board

Method
 

  1. Prep the shrimp – Pat shrimp dry with paper towels, season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the pan – In a large skillet, melt half of the butter with olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Sauté garlic – Add minced garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Cook shrimp – Add shrimp, season with chili flakes, cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
    Shrimp cooking in garlic butter sauce for easy Garlic Butter Shrimp.
  5. Finish the sauce – Stir in remaining butter and lemon juice, tossing shrimp to coat evenly.
  6. Serve – Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
    Garlic Butter Shrimp served with lemon and parsley – quick 15-minute shrimp recipe.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook shrimp – they turn rubbery if left too long.
  • For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine before lemon juice.
  • Can be served as an appetizer with bread or as a main with pasta/rice.
  • Best eaten fresh, but leftovers keep 1 day in the fridge.