Garlic Butter Shrimp

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.