Garlic Butter Shrimp
Tender shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp, add more butter, lemon juice, and zest to the pan.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, toss in the sauce, and garnish with parsley.