15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp
This quick garlic butter shrimp is ready in just 15 minutes and packed with bold flavor. A fast, easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Swap shrimp for scallops or chicken strips if needed.
Add red pepper flakes for heat.
Swap shrimp for scallops or chicken strips if needed.
Add red pepper flakes for heat.