Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pan and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and are cooked through. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the shrimp.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, remove them from the pan and set them aside.
- In the same pan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and add the lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the garlic butter sauce, tossing the shrimp to coat them evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the pan from the heat and garnish the garlic butter shrimp with chopped parsley.
- Serve the shrimp immediately with lemon wedges on the side for extra tang if desired.
This garlic butter shrimp recipe goes well with rice, pasta, or crusty bread. Enjoy your flavorful and succulent shrimp dish!
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