Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner, appetizer, or topping for pasta or rice!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or omitting red pepper flakes.
