Garlic Butter Shrimp
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Created: 6/28/2023
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
This savory dish is a quick and easy dinner option that's perfect for busy weekdays. The succulent shrimp are coated with a garlic butter sauce that's bursting with flavor and pairs perfectly with a bed of fluffy rice.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4 servings
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Lemon wedges, for serving
Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions:
Step 1
Start by heating a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Start by heating a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the olive oil and butter to the skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the olive oil and butter to the skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
Step 4
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the shrimp with parsley leaves. Serve over a bed of rice with lemon wedges on the side for a fresh burst of flavor.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the shrimp with parsley leaves. Serve over a bed of rice with lemon wedges on the side for a fresh burst of flavor.