The BEST Garlic Butter Shrimp You’ll Ever Make (10-Minute Recipe!)

If you’re craving a quick and flavorful seafoods recipe, this garlic butter shrimp is a guaranteed hit. Tender seafood shrimp is cooked in a rich, silky blend of butter, fresh garlic, herbs, and a squeeze of lemon the perfect combination of savory, buttery goodness.

It’s the ideal recipe when you want something easy yet impressive, whether you need yummy shrimp, shrimp in butter garlic sauce, or a cozy shrimp in butter sauce for rice, pasta, or bread. This dish doubles beautifully as shrimp with garlic butter sauce for entertaining, quick weeknight meals, or seafood cravings that need satisfying ASAP.

With only simple ingredients and a 10-minute cooking time, this garlic buttered shrimp will become your new go-to seafood favorite.

Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients List

Shrimp

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Garlic Butter Sauce

• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• Optional: red chili flakes for heat

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets only basics:

• Large skillet
• Cutting board & knife
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Wooden spoon
• Serving dish

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. Season shrimp
   Pat shrimp dry → season with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the shrimp
   Heat olive oil in skillet → cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
   Remove and set aside.
3. Build the garlic butter sauce
   Add butter to skillet → melt → add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add flavor
   Stir in paprika, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice.
5. Return shrimp to pan
   Coat evenly in the sauce, cooking 1 more minute.
6. Finish with herbs
   Sprinkle parsley for a bright, buttery finish.
7. Serve hot
   Pair with rice, pasta, veggies, or warm crusty bread. 😍

Pro Tips

• Use raw shrimp they cook perfectly and stay juicy.
• Add red chili flakes for spicy garlic butter shrimp.
• Replace butter with ghee for deeper flavor.
• Serve over angel hair pasta for a restaurant-style meal.
• Add lemon zest for brightness.

Nutrition Table

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are approximate and will vary based on ingredients used.

The BEST Garlic Butter Shrimp You’ll Ever Make (10-Minute Recipe!)

Juicy shrimp seared in a rich, buttery garlic herb sauce with a splash of lemon. This quick and flavorful 10-minute recipe is perfect for fast dinners, seafood cravings, or elegant last-minute meals.

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Course: Dinner, Main, Seafood

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Calories: 290

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)

Equipment

• skillet or frying pan
• tongs
• spatula
• small bowl for seasoning

Method

 

1. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Sear in a hot skillet with 1 tbsp butter for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Cook until fragrant (30 seconds), then stir in lemon juice.
3. Return shrimp to pan and toss in the garlic butter until coated. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 27gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 610mgPotassium: 290mgVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pair with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter sauce. Use unsalted butter for better control of saltiness. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

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Conclusion

This garlic butter shrimp is a rich, delicious, and unbelievably quick seafood recipe you’ll want to make again and again. Perfect with rice, pasta, veggies, or bread this shrimp in garlic butter sauce is guaranteed to become a staple in your dinner rotation.

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