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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp for National Shrimp Day

A close-up of perfectly cooked Garlic Butter Shrimp piled high on a white plate, glistening with butter sauce and fresh parsley.
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Make an impressive seafood dinner in 20 minutes with this simple garlic butter shrimp recipe, perfect for celebrating National Shrimp Day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant; do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Pour in the white wine or broth and lemon juice. Let it simmer for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh parsley.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately over rice or pasta for a complete seafood dinner.

Notes

  • For extra richness, add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream to the sauce at the end.
  • If you want a stronger garlic flavor, use 5 cloves of garlic instead of 4.
  • This recipe pairs well with crusty bread to soak up the extra garlic butter sauce.

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