# Garlic Butter Shrimp

This recipe guides you through preparing delicious garlic butter shrimp, perfect as a quick meal or appetizer.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 16 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 juice of  lemon juice

## Instructions

1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using).
5. Cook the shrimp for 23 minutes on one side until they start turning pink and slightly golden.
6. Flip the shrimp and add the remaining butter. Continue cooking for another 23 minutes until fully cooked and opaque.
7. Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and stir in the chopped parsley.
8. Toss everything together so the shrimp are evenly coated in the garlic butter sauce.
9. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- paper towels

## Tips

- Be careful not to burn the garlic when sautéing.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?mibextid=wwXIfr&v=690730940686490&rdid=8JXfccIyUgZuFoug
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/205e56d5-0686-4588-95fb-b8670447e8d4
- Extracted: 2025-11-02

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