How to make Garlic Butter Shrimp
Preparation10 minutesCooking8 minutesTotal18 minutes
This succulent Garlic Butter Shrimp is perfect as a starter or a full meal! It is also extremely quick and easy to prepare and ready in less than 20 minutes.
Shrimp are lovingly pan-fried in incredible garlic butter, with a hint of spiciness from red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
▢2 tablespoons of olive oil
▢4 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
▢1 pound shrimp (large or jumbo, shelled)
▢¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
▢6 garlic cloves (chopped)
▢½ tsp red pepper flakes
▢3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
▢¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions:
Cook the shrimp: Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prawns to the skillet and cook, 2 to 3 minutes, until the prawns turn pink.