Garlic Butter Shrimp

5 from 1 vote

This Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is an easy main dish made with fresh garlic, butter, & lemon. Great for serving with pasta or on salads.

Course Main Course, Seafood

Cuisine American, Cajun, French

Keyword Easy One Pan Cajun Shrimp

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 351kcal

Author Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
16-20 shrimp about 28 ounces or 800 grams, peeled and deveined
7 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons butter divided
1 lemon juiced
1 handful fresh parsley

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Prepare your shrimp by rinsing them (if necessary) and removing any tails and shells. If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely before using.
Pat the shrimp dry with some kitchen paper and salt them on all sides.
Heat a large cast iron or a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the oil.
Add the shrimp and the pressed garlic to the hot pan and cook over medium-high heat on each side for about 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through.
Remove to a plate and set to the side.
Add the butter, one tablespoon at a time along with the lemon juice. Mix well to emulsify.
Turn the heat off, add the shrimp back into the pan with the finely chopped parsley.
Serve hot over rice, potatoes, or a salad.

Notes

Storage and Reheating Instructions

This garlic butter shrimp can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days after cooking, making it a perfect recipe to use for meal prep lunches or dinners.

Warm any leftovers up gently in the microwave or over medium-low heat in a pan.

We don't recommend freezing the garlic butter shrimp.

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