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Bowl of cooked shrimp with garlic and herbs in olive oil.

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Diana
Juicy shrimp cooked in a garlicky butter sauce with lemon and parsley. A quick and easy dinner that pairs perfectly with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
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Servings 4 servings
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Course Easy Meals, Shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Prepare the shrimp. Rinse the shrimp and remove the shells. Devein the shrimp.
  • Sauté the garlic. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Deglaze with wine (if using). Add wine and let it simmer for 30 seconds to deglaze the pan.
  • Sauté the shrimp. Add the shrimp and cook until they are opaque, turning them frequently.  Add the lemon juice and zest and heat through.
  • Serve. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with rice or angel hair pasta.
Keyword garlic butter shrimp, lemon, shrimp
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