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Published: April 18, 2018 Last Modified: March 23, 2019 By Sara 116 Comments

Garlic Butter Shrimp

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Garlic Butter Shrimp | Easy Shrimp Recipe | Sauteed Shrimp

This easy garlic butter shrimp is succulent shrimp tossed in an easy garlic and lemon sauce. The perfect quick dinner or appetizer!

If you love garlic, you’ll love these lemony, garlicky shrimp which are on the table in less than 10 minutes.

Shrimp in a skillet that are seared in garlic butter and sprinkled with parsley.

In my opinion, sometimes the most simple preparations of food can be the most delicious. You don’t need to add a whole lot to shrimp to turn them into a culinary delight. These garlic butter shrimp have just a few ingredients and can be on the table in minutes. They’re packed with flavor and perfect served as-is or over pasta.

How to make garlic butter shrimp

To make garlic butter shrimp, I recommend buying the biggest shrimp you can afford. Shrimp size is measured by the number of shrimp per pound. For this recipe I typically use extra jumbo shrimp, which are 16-20 shrimp per pound.

The shrimp get tossed in a pan with plenty of butter, minced garlic and salt and pepper. Be sure to use fresh minced garlic here, not the stuff that comes in a jar. It just doesn’t taste the same! I also add a sprinkling of Italian seasoning for good measure.

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Raw shrimp in a skillet with minced garlic and butter.

These garlic butter shrimp cook very quickly – all you need is about 2-3 minutes per side, depending on the size of your shrimp. As soon as the shrimp turn pink and opaque, they’re done. Be sure to watch carefully so that the shrimp don’t get overcooked!

A skillet of shrimp in garlic butter sauce, garnished with parsley.

The finishing touch as a sprinkling of fresh parsley, and you’re ready to eat! These garlic butter shrimp are great served over pasta or rice, and they even make a great appetizer.

Is it healthy to eat shrimp?

Shrimp contains a fair amount of cholesterol, but they’re very low in calories and full of nutrients. Shrimp are a great source of vitamin D and B, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids. In this particular case, the shrimp are coated in butter, which is not the most healthful way to prepare shrimp, but everything in moderation, right?

I give a range of garlic amounts in this recipe. If you’re a garlic lover, go for the larger amount of garlic! My husband is sensitive to garlic, so I tend to go a little easier on it, but I know some people can’t get enough!

A pan of garlic butter shrimp in a savory sauce, finished off with chopped parsley.

I always keep a bag of shrimp in the freezer so that I can whip up these garlic butter shrimp for an easy dinner.

Whenever I post photos of shrimp with the tails on, I always get a lot of questions and commentary about it. I tend to think that shrimp look nicer with the tails on, but if you’re just looking for a quick dinner and aren’t out to impress anyone, by all means remove the tails before cooking! It’s really a personal choice depending on the presentation that you’re going for.

More great shrimp recipes

  • Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
  • Buffalo Shrimp
  • Sesame Shrimp
  • Sweet and Sour Shrimp
  • Shrimp Ceviche

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Shrimp in a skillet that are seared in garlic butter and sprinkled with parsley.
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Garlic Butter Shrimp

This easy garlic butter shrimp is succulent shrimp tossed in an easy garlic and lemon sauce. The perfect quick dinner or appetizer!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 215kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lb large shrimp I use 16-20 count size, peeled, deveined and tails removed if desired
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2-3 teaspoons minced garlic use more if you love garlic!
  • the juice of one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Place the butter in a large pan and melt over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. 
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  • Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and parsley, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Protein: 23g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 315mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 90mg | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 4.6mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Zasia says

      January 20, 2023 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been making this quite often and it’s a hit every time!

      Reply
    2. anna says

      December 20, 2022 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      so easy and tasty!!!!

      Reply
    3. Shawna Zuniga says

      October 6, 2022 at 4:39 am

      5 stars
      So easy and delicious!! My family loved it.

      Reply
    4. Amna says

      September 10, 2022 at 5:18 pm

      I made this recipe today and everyone loved it! It is a simple and tasty dish! Thank you for sharing it!

      Reply
    5. Emily H says

      August 18, 2022 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      WOW! I don’t like shrimp but I LOVED this! And so simple! Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Colleen says

      July 11, 2022 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      Meant to give this dish 5 stars…it was excellent! Easy, quick & delicious. I added about 4 cloves of garlic. Delightful! I will definitely make this again!

      Reply
    7. Marilyn Duggan says

      July 6, 2022 at 2:57 pm

      I love love this recipe. It was great and I served with kale/ carrot which was a good balance .

      Reply
    8. Bambie says

      June 25, 2022 at 5:08 am

      5 stars
      This was pretty good! Thank you for sharing. I know this isn’t the first recipe of yours I’ve used!

      Reply
    9. Rajan Gosain says

      June 18, 2022 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      The best recipe I have ever seen, used and enjoyed for garlic Lemon shrimp. The proportions were perfect! Thank you.

      Reply
    10. Rache says

      May 9, 2022 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious. I made along with a frozen steamer by green giant of risotto cauliflower and poured shrimp and sauce over it. Such a good meal. Great for keto! Could have used more garlic but I’m a garlic lover!

      Reply
    11. Joe says

      April 9, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      Quick and easy to make. Oh, and great flavors!

      Reply
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