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A sizzling garlic butter shrimp skillet, perfectly golden.

Quick 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet

This quick and easy recipe delivers succulent shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce in just 15 minutes, perfect for a fast weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined fresh or thawed frozen
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 4-5 Garlic, minced cloves
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, roughly chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Thaw shrimp if frozen, then pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the unsalted butter.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  • Add seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  • Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Notes

Serve this shrimp skillet with a side of crusty bread or pasta to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce. You can also add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end for an extra burst of flavor.