Spicy Garlic Butter Skillet Shrimp
This delicious Spicy Garlic Butter Skillet Shrimp recipe is incredibly easy to make and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Equipment
- large skillet
- paper towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large or colossal shrimp peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 4 garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth (or dry white wine)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Thaw frozen shrimp completely, then pat them thoroughly dry and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; cook in batches if needed.
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in broth or wine, simmer for 1-2 minutes, scraping up browned bits, until the liquid slightly reduces.
- Remove from heat, squeeze in lemon juice, and stir in chopped parsley before serving immediately.
Notes
Serve this shrimp dish with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce, or alongside rice or pasta for a more substantial meal.