Description
A quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe featuring succulent shrimp cooked in rich butter and aromatic garlic, finished with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice. Perfect as a main or appetizer, this dish is easy to prepare and bursts with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Butter Garlic Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels to ensure they sear properly.
- Heat butter and sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook each side for about 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque, stirring occasionally to cook evenly.
- Finish with lemon juice: Once shrimp are cooked through, remove the skillet from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then toss everything gently to coat.
- Serve immediately: Transfer shrimp to a serving dish and enjoy while hot, perfect as a main dish or appetizer paired with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best texture and flavor, but frozen shrimp thawed properly also works well.
- Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; they cook quickly and are done once pink and opaque.
- For extra depth, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chopped parsley as garnish.
- Butter can be substituted with olive oil for a lighter version.
