Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet

Juicy shrimp in a quick garlic butter pan sauce with lemon and parsley — ready in minutes.

By Manny Michael

20 minutes

Dinner

American

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Paprika
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Olive oil
• 4 tbsp butter
• Garlic or jarlic
• Lemon juice
• Parsley
• Red pepper flakes, optional
• Rice, pasta, or bread, for serving

Instructions

1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
2. Season the shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
4. Cook the shrimp until just cooked through, then remove and set aside.
5. Empty the pan if needed.
6. Add butter to the pan and let it melt.
7. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes.
8. Add the shrimp back into the pan.
9. Add lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes if using.
10. Mix everything together and cook for about 1 more minute.
11. Serve over rice, pasta, or with bread.