Garlic Shrimp Recipe with Butter

Garlic Shrimp Recipe with Butter

🧈 Garlic Butter Shrimp

Serves: 3–4
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

• 400 g shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 4–6 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp olive oil (prevents butter from burning)

• ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• ½ lemon (juice)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Season the shrimp

• Pat the shrimp dry.

• Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika (optional).

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2. Sear the shrimp

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add olive oil + 1 tbsp butter.

• Add shrimp in a single layer.

• Cook 1½–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked.

• Remove the shrimp and set aside.

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3. Make the garlic butter sauce

• Lower heat to medium.

• Add the remaining 2 tbsp butter.

• Add garlic and sauté 20–30 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown).

• Add red pepper flakes if using.

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4. Combine & finish

• Return shrimp to the skillet.

• Toss well to coat in the garlic butter.

• Squeeze in lemon juice.

• Taste and adjust with more salt/pepper if needed.

• Garnish with chopped parsley.

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Serve With

• Steamed rice

• Garlic bread

• Angel hair or linguine pasta

• Mashed potatoes

• Sautéed spinach or broccoli

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⭐ Optional Variations

• Creamy garlic butter shrimp: Add ½ cup heavy cream + ¼ cup parmesan.

• Honey garlic butter shrimp: Add 1 tbsp honey to the sauce.

• Spicy version: Add extra chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce.

OTHER RECIPES

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 pound butter
* 3 bunches scallions, chopped
* 12 medium cloves garlic, chopped
* 1/2 cup chopped parsley
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 1 1/2 cups dry sherry
* 1 1/2 pounds medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
* 2 sweet red bell peppers, cut in thin sticks
* chopped parsley, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:
Melt butter in saucepan. Add the scallions and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add parsley, salt, pepper and Sherry; simmer 2 minutes and set aside.
Pour a small amount of the butter mixture into a skillet. Sauté the shrimp in batches, adding more butter mixture as needed. Arrange the sauteed shrimp on a serving platter. Saute the red peppers in the pan; add the rest of the butter mixture and pour over the shrimp.
Garnish with parsley. ..amd the garlic shrimp recipe is ready to serves 4 persons....enjoy !
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Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Garlic Shrimp Recipe

🧄 Garlic Shrimp

Serves: 3–4
Total Time: 10–12 minutes

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Ingredients

• 400 g shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 4–6 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• ½ lemon (juice)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Prep the shrimp

• Pat shrimp dry so they sear well.

• Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).

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2. Cook the shrimp

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add olive oil.

• Add shrimp in a single layer.

• Cook 1½–2 minutes per side, until pink and just cooked through.

• Transfer shrimp to a plate.

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3. Make the garlic butter sauce

• Reduce heat to medium.

• Add butter to the skillet.

• Once melted, add the garlic and sauté 20–30 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown it).

• Optional: add red pepper flakes for heat.

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4. Finish the dish

• Add the cooked shrimp back to the pan.

• Toss in the garlic butter for 30 seconds.

• Squeeze in lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning.

• Garnish with parsley.

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Serve With

• Rice (white, brown, or coconut rice)

• Pasta or noodles

• Crusty bread

• Roasted vegetables

• Mashed potatoes or polenta

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⭐ Tips

• Shrimp cook fast — remove them as soon as they turn pink.

• Add ¼ cup white wine before the butter for a scampi-style flavor.

• Add honey or chili sauce for a sweet–spicy variation.

OTHER RECIPES

Ingredients:

* 1/3 cup butter
* 1 1/2 to 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
* 4 to 6 medium cloves garlic, crushed and minced
* 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
* 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
* salt, to taste

Instructions:
In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat until butter stops foaming, about 30 to 45 seconds. Add the shrimp and garlic and sauté over medium heat, turning frequently until the shrimp just turn pink, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the parsley, lemon juice, and salt; stir well. Remove the pan from the heat and serve immediately, with rice or a salad. The garlic shrimp recipe is ready to serve....enjoy !
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