Garlic Butter Sautéed Shrimp
Tender shrimp tossed in golden garlic butter and finished with a squeeze of lemon and fresh parsley — this quick, crowd-pleasing dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort. A guaranteed weeknight winner!
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 300 g (10 oz) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
- Juice of half a lemon
- A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Directions
- 1
Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden — watch it carefully so it doesn't burn.
- 2
Add the shrimp and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Cook over medium-low heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are heated through and well coated.
- 3
Squeeze over the lemon juice, season generously with salt and pepper, and scatter the chopped parsley on top. Serve immediately with crusty bread or steamed white rice.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an extra-glossy, restaurant-style sauce, swirl in one tablespoon of cold butter off the heat just before serving and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
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