Pork & Seafood · Easy
Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet
This garlic butter shrimp skillet cooks tender shrimp in a rich, garlicky butter sauce in about 10 minutes, perfect served with crusty bread for dipping.
10Prep min
8Cook min
18Total min
What you'll need
- 1.5 lbslarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoonsbutter
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 5 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice
- for garnish chopped parsley
- to taste salt and black pepper
Let's cook
- 1Heat olive oil and half the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- 4Remove from heat and stir in the remaining butter and lemon juice until melted and glossy.
- 5Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately with crusty bread.
Make it yours
- Serve over pasta or rice to soak up the sauce.
- Add a splash of white wine for extra depth.
- Toss with steamed vegetables for a lighter meal.
Good with
- Crusty bread for dipping
- Steamed rice
- A simple side salad
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
How do I avoid overcooking the shrimp?
Shrimp cook fast; remove them from heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque, usually 2-3 minutes per side.
Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, thaw and pat dry first so they sear rather than steam in the butter.



