This low-carb garlic butter shrimp recipe is quick, easy, and bursting with delicious flavor.
Garlic butter shrimp are sauteed in a buttery sauce seasoned with garlic, chili flakes, and garnished with fresh parsley.
Holly’s Highlights
- Flavor: Garlicky butter and sweet, plump shrimp are a flavor combo that can’t be beat.
- Skill Level: Simple steps using only one skillet, a stovetop, and 10 minutes are all you need. You can even serve it straight from the pan!
- Make Ahead: Double or triple the recipe and enjoy them hot, cold, or freeze for up to 3 months.
‘Shrimply’ Simple Ingredients
- Shrimp: Look for peeled and deveined shrimp in any size that suits you. Thaw frozen shrimp before using, and if necessary, blot the shrimp with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
- Butter Sauce: Use real butter for the best flavor! Adjust the garlic and chili flakes to your taste preference.
- Shrimp Switch-Ups: For a rich and creamy sauce, stir in some heavy whipping cream and parmesan cheese before adding the parsley in Step 4. For a twist, toss shrimp with a zesty southwest seasoning blend.
How to Make Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Preheat the oil and butter in a pan.
- Add shrimp and seasonings.
- Cook until shrimp are just pink and toss with parsley before serving.
Shrimp Secrets
- Don’t forget the importance of olive oil, as it keeps the butter from burning and allows for a nice color on the shrimp. Olive, avocado, coconut, or any light oil works.
- Freshly minced parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, or oregano are great for trying new twists to match the menu. Keep a few sprigs behind to garnish the platter!
- Finely crumbled bacon bits, parmesan cheese, or feta crumbles are all great garnishes for garlic butter shrimp.
Fresh Ideas for Day Two
Hot or cold, appetizer, side, or main dish, garlic butter shrimp stay plump and tasty for up to 3 days in a zippered bag or covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Enjoy them cold, chopped in a shrimp avocado salad, or a shrimp lettuce wrap. They can also be used in a zesty shrimp and vegetables skillet or simply reheated in the microwave and served as a last-minute appetizer with some homemade tzatziki.
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon parsley
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with garlic, chili flakes, and salt and pepper.
- Preheat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add shrimp to the pan and cook for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp are just pink.
- Remove from the heat and stir in parsley.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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