Garlic Butter Shrimp

This Garlic Butter Shrimp is one of the easiest, quickest, and most irresistible shrimp dishes you can make. Loaded with garlic, butter, fresh herbs, and perfectly seasoned shrimp, it’s ideal for anyone looking for shrimp recipes garlic, flavorful shrimp garlic recipes, or simple shrimp dinner ideas healthy enough for weeknights yet impressive enough for guests.

Whether you’re planning party shrimp, craving buttery tiger shrimp recipes, or hunting for easy shrimp recipes quick, this dish delivers restaurant-level flavor in under 15 minutes. The garlic butter sauce is rich and silky, and the herbs brighten everything, making these shrimp perfect for rice bowls, salads, pasta, or appetizers.

Fast, flavorful, and unbelievably delicious.

Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 minutes
• Total Time: 13 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients List

Shrimp

• 1 lb large shrimp or tiger shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder

Garlic Butter Sauce

• 4 tbsp butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• Optional: red pepper flakes, thyme, or basil

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free:

• Large skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring spoons

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. Season the shrimp
   Toss shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
   (A perfect base for all shrimp seasoning recipes!)
2. Cook the shrimp
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
   Transfer to a plate.
3. Make the garlic butter
   In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic.
   Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant not browned.
4. Add lemon & herbs
   Stir in lemon juice and parsley for brightness.
5. Combine
   Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in buttery garlic sauce.
6. Serve hot
   Perfect with pasta, rice, crusty bread, roasted veggies, or on its own.

Pro Tips Section

1. Don’t overcook shrimp
   Overcooked shrimp become rubbery cook just until pink.
2. Make it spicy
   Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
3. Use tiger shrimp for best texture
   Ideal for tiger shrimp recipes with bigger bites.
4. For extra sauce
   Add 2 extra tbsp butter + splash of broth.

Nutrition Table

Disclaimer

Nutrition estimates may vary depending on ingredients, brands, and preparation method. Always verify labels if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.

Garlic Butter Shrimp

This garlic butter shrimp is a fast and flavorful seafood dish made in under 15 minutes — perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or light meals.

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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Seafood

Calories: 230

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb large shrimp or tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.25 tsp garlic powder
• to taste salt and black pepper

Equipment

• skillet
• tongs or spatula
• Cutting board
• knife

Method

 

1. Pat shrimp dry and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in lemon juice.
3. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 230mgVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread. Use fresh or frozen (thawed) shrimp. Add red pepper flakes for heat.

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Conclusion

This Garlic Butter Shrimp is quick, flavorful, and perfect for both everyday dinners and parties. With buttery garlic sauce, tender shrimp, and fresh herbs, it’s a dish that works for pasta, salads, rice bowls, or appetizers simple yet unforgettable.

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