Description
This Crispy Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe delivers a flavorful, quick, and easy seafood dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. In just 18 minutes, succulent shrimp are sautéed in rich butter with aromatic garlic, seasoned with paprika, and garnished with fresh parsley for a delightful meal that’s both crispy and tender.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings & Garnishes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat Butter: Place a skillet over medium heat and melt the 4 tablespoons of butter until fully melted and hot, preparing the base for sautéing.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and cook, stirring often, until the garlic becomes fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Season: Sprinkle the shrimp with 1 teaspoon of paprika, salt, and pepper to taste, evenly coating the shrimp for flavor.
- Cook Until Done: Sauté the shrimp for approximately 3 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway, until the shrimp turn pink, opaque, and develop a crispy texture on the outside.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp before serving to add freshness and color.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp; if frozen, thaw completely before cooking.
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the skillet to allow shrimp to sear properly.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on preference for stronger or milder garlic flavor.
- Serve this dish with crusty bread, rice, or a side salad to complete the meal.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the paprika.
