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HIGH COMFORT. LOW EFFORT.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
10
min
Active Time
35
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Shrimp cook fast with bold flavor.
Quick Fixes
Shrimp rubbery: Cook on medium-high, 1–2 minutes per side max. Shrimp are done the moment they curl into a C shape.
Butter burning: Add butter off high heat, or use a mix of butter and olive oil to raise the smoke point.
Ingredients
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1 lbs. Shrimp
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3 Garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp Lemon juice
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Salt, to taste
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2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
How to Make It
1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
3
Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat as soon as they curl into a C-shape.
4
Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and toss to coat.
5
Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or crusty bread, with extra lemon on the side.
Store
Store container up to 2 days.
Reheat
Warm gently in microwave to prevent chewy shrimp.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
Frozen shrimp ok?
Yes, thaw first.
Is it spicy?
No, add chili flakes.
Can I double it?
Cook in batches.
YumVerseEats
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Ingredients
—
—
1 lbs. Shrimp
—
—
3 Garlic cloves, minced
—
—
1 tbsp Lemon juice
—
—
Salt, to taste
—
—
2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
Instructions
1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
3
Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat as soon as they curl into a C-shape.
4
Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and toss to coat.
5
Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or crusty bread, with extra lemon on the side.
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Avo's Tip
Remove shrimp once opaque.
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