Description
This easy and flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is a quick stovetop dish perfect for a delicious dinner. Succulent shrimp are cooked in a garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and parsley, served with lemon wedges for an extra zesty touch.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Finish Dish: Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Toss to coat shrimp. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- You can double the butter and garlic for extra sauce.
