Looking for a quick and flavorful dish? This Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is the perfect solution. Tender shrimp are cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, infused with fresh herbs and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. With minimal prep and just a few ingredients, this dish comes together in minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Serve it over rice or pasta for a delicious meal that’s sure to impress!

What You’ll Need

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimps peeled, deveined and tails removed.
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tbsp chives
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Equipment I Used

• Cast Iron Skillet
• Mixing Bowl
• Cutting Board
• Silicone Tongs
• Measuring Spoons

How to Make It

Prepare the spice mixture

In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, chives, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated. This will be the flavorful seasoning for your shrimp.

Season the shrimp

Place the peeled, deveined shrimp into a large mixing bowl. Add the spice mixture to the shrimp and toss until all the shrimp are evenly coated. This step ensures the shrimp are well-seasoned and flavorful.

Prepare the butter

In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt completely and become slightly bubbly, but make sure it doesn’t burn.

Cook the shrimp

Once the butter is hot, add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery if left on the heat too long.

Serve

Once the shrimp are fully cooked and coated in the garlic butter sauce, remove them from the heat. Serve the Garlic Butter Shrimp over a bed of rice, pasta, or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.