Garlic Shrimp Butter Herbs (Printable)
Tender shrimp cooked in garlic butter with fresh herbs and lemon for a quick, flavorful dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
→ Aromatics & Flavorings
02 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
04 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Sauces & Fats
05 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Liquids
07 - 2 tbsp dry white wine or chicken broth
08 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make:
01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with sea salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the underside just begins to turn pink.
04 - Turn shrimp over, add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and garlic is fragrant without burning.
05 - Pour in white wine or chicken broth and cook for 1 minute, stirring to loosen any browned bits from the pan.
06 - Stir in remaining tablespoon of butter, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Toss shrimp to coat evenly.
07 - Remove from heat and serve promptly, optionally garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The garlic butter sauce feels like a warm hug that you can almost taste
- Shrimp cooks so fast you barely have time to think—but the flavor says you took hours
02 -
- Drying the shrimp well before cooking is the secret to getting a good sear and avoiding a soggy texture
- Adding garlic too early or overcooking it turns it bitter, so toss it in mid-cooking for perfect flavor
03 -
- Use a mix of butter and olive oil to prevent burning while keeping that rich flavor
- Never crowd the pan—shrimp needs space to sear properly and develop that irresistible texture