Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic butter shrimp is a fast skillet dish where plump shrimp are seared quickly in a rich garlic-butter sauce brightened with lemon and a hint of chili flake. Ready in under 15 minutes and perfect over rice or crusty bread.

By YumYum Editorial · Seafood

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 8 min · Total: 18 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams.
3. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and just curled into a "C" shape; remove to a plate.
4. Lower heat to medium, add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
5. Pour in the wine to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.
6. Whisk in the remaining 2 tbsp butter and lemon juice off heat until the sauce turns glossy.
7. Return the shrimp to the pan, toss to coat, and finish with lemon zest and parsley.