Sizzling Garlic Butter Shrimp

This is a simple but flavorful recipe for garlic butter shrimp that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful combination of garlic, butter, lemon, and parsley, and they can be served with rice or your favorite side dish. This recipe is also a great way to use up any leftover shrimp that you may have on hand.

Garlic butter shrimp is a classic dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, but it is packed with flavor. The combination of garlic, butter, and lemon is a perfect way to enhance the natural flavor of the shrimp. This recipe is a great way to use up any leftover shrimp that you may have on hand, and it can be served with rice or your favorite side dish.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
4. Stir in the lemon zest and juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
5. Serve immediately with rice or your favorite side dish.

Why It Works

• The combination of garlic, butter, and lemon is a classic flavor combination that works well with shrimp.
• Cooking the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat helps to evenly cook the shrimp and prevents them from becoming overcooked.
• Adding the garlic and lemon zest at the end of the cooking process helps to preserve their flavor and aroma.