Garlic Butter Shrimp

A Must-Try Dish

Diet or not, this dish demands attention. And once made, it’s destined to be devoured. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find yourself making it thrice in a week, accompanied by crusty bread to mop up every drop of heavenly goodness.

Garlic Butter Shrimp - An amazing flavor combination of garlicky, buttery goodness - so elegant and easy to make in 20 min or less!

Thawing Tips

For frozen shrimp, opt for an overnight thaw in the fridge or a quicker method under cold running water for 5-10 minutes. Ensure thorough drying to facilitate even browning.

Garlic Butter Shrimp - An amazing flavor combination of garlicky, buttery goodness - so elegant and easy to make in 20 min or less!

Ingredients Overview

Gather 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 ½ pounds of medium shrimp, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, minced garlic, chicken stock, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and chopped fresh parsley leaves.

Cooking Instructions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until pink (about 2-3 minutes); set aside.
  2. Stir in minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  3. Add chicken stock and lemon juice, bringing to a boil; simmer until reduced by half (about 1-2 minutes).
  4. Gradually stir in remaining 6 tablespoons of butter until melted and smooth.
  5. Add shrimp back into the skillet and gently toss to combine.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley leaves, if desired.

Related Posts

Surinam toad

This is the Surinam toad. In one of the strangest birth methods in the animal species, babies erupt from a cluster of tiny holes in their mother’s…

My Husband Refused to Buy Eggs for Our Kids — Then I Caught Him Gifting Them to His Mom

When Julia’s husband, Jordan, refuses to buy eggs for their kids, she’s furious, but she lets it slide. Until she discovers he’s been secretly stocking his mother’s…

I discovered a disc hidden in my husband’s closet—and after reviewing its contents, I immediately contacted the police

thought I knew my husband. For three years, we built a life together—routine, predictable, safe. But when I found a hidden disc in his closet, everything I…

My Daughter’s Wedding Dress Arrived Completely Black — but That Wasn’t the Real Disaster

When my daughter walked down the aisle, it wasn’t in the ivory gown we had spent months perfecting. Instead, she wore a dress as black as night,…

My Husband Left Me for My High School Friend After I Miscarried — Three Years Later, I Saw Them at a Gas Station and Couldn’t Stop Grinning

When my husband started acting distant, I turned to my best friend for comfort. She told me I was overthinking things. Turns out, I wasn’t. But three…

My Husband and His Mom Got Rid of My Cat While I Was Away — but I Never Expected My Neighbor to Help Me Get Revenge

When I returned from a short trip, I discovered that my mother-in-law had decided to “free” me from my beloved cat, Benji. But thanks to my neighbor’s…