Absolutely! Here’s a quick and flavorful Garlic Buttered Shrimp recipe — perfect as a main dish with rice or pasta, or as an appetizer.
🧄🦐 Garlic Buttered Shrimp
✅ Ingredients:
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1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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4–6 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil (optional, helps prevent butter from burning)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
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2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
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Lemon wedges, for serving
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the shrimp
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Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Sauté garlic
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter with olive oil.
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Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until fragrant (do not burn).
3. Cook shrimp
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Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer.
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Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque.
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Add red pepper flakes if using.
4. Add lemon and butter
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Turn off heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tbsp butter and lemon juice.
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Toss shrimp in the garlic butter sauce until fully coated.
5. Garnish and serve
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Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
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Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
🍽 Serving Suggestions:
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Over white rice, garlic rice, or pasta
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With crusty bread to soak up the sauce
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On skewers for a party appetizer
🔥 Tips:
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Don’t overcook the shrimp — they cook quickly and become rubbery if overdone.
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Add a splash of white wine for a more luxurious sauce.
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Want it creamy? Stir in 2 tbsp heavy cream after adding the lemon juice.
Want a version with shrimp in shell, grilled shrimp, or a Filipino-style garlic butter shrimp with a sweet-savory twist? Let me know!