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Close-up of pink shrimp with seared edges and minced garlic in a black skillet. (Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe)

Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe: The Ultimate 10-Minute Skillet Dinner

This Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe features succulent pink shrimp seared in a cast iron skillet and tossed in a glossy, translucent garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley. A 10-minute restaurant-quality meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Sauce
  • 1 lb (450g) Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp (60g) Unsalted Butter Divided
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 6 cloves Fresh Garlic Finely minced
  • 1/4 cup (10g) Fresh Italian Parsley Chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Black cast iron provides the best sear.
  • 1 Chef's Knife For mincing garlic and parsley.

Method
 

Preparation and Searing
  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure a golden-brown sear. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 90 seconds per side until pink and seared on the edges.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic. Stir for 1 minute until butter is glossy and garlic is fragrant.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Toss to coat shrimp in the translucent yellow sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a heavy skillet to get the best sear without overcooking the centers.
Do not use jarred garlic; the flavor and texture will be significantly different.