Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

4.42 from 127 votes

This garlic butter shrimp recipe is so easy to make with just the right amount of spice. It's great as an app, main dish, or on a salad!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer/Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet set over medium-high heat.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Season shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.
1 pound raw shrimp, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Toss the shrimp into the skillet and add in the garlic paste and chili pepper paste. Stir to combine. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
1 teaspoon garlic paste, 1 tablespoon chili pepper paste
Stir in the lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, stirring to fully combine.
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Sprinkle with dried herbs and serve.
1 teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Cooked shrimp are an opaque white color with some pink and bright red accents and 120°F internally.

Storage: Store garlic butter shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.