Crispy Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and flavorful shrimp dish cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in just 18 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh or properly thawed shrimp
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Freshly minced for best flavor
- 1 teaspoon paprika Adjust to taste
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather and measure all your ingredients.
Cooking
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté gently until golden and aromatic for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
- Sprinkle in the paprika, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and slightly crispy.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately, preferably with lemon wedges.
Notes
Best served fresh. Pair with rice, pasta, or salad. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for three months.