Garlic Butter Shrimp
Quick and easy garlic butter shrimp recipe! Ready in under 20 minutes, this dish is perfect as an appetizer or a main course. Tender shrimp are coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup dry white wine optional
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
- teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- teaspoon salt to taste
- teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
- If using white wine, add it to the skillet and let it simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for dipping in the delicious garlic butter sauce.