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Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

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This Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with a spicy kick from chili pepper paste. Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner, it combines the zest of lemon juice and aromatic herbs to create a deliciously satisfying meal that can be served with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided, ½ stick)
  • 1 pound raw shrimp (cleaned, peeled, and deveined)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili pepper paste (or red pepper paste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Butter: Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until melted and slightly sizzling, ready for cooking the shrimp.
  2. Season the Shrimp: Season the peeled, peeled, and deveined shrimp with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preference.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet. Immediately add in the garlic paste and chili pepper paste, stirring to combine so that the shrimp are coated evenly with the flavorful pastes.
  4. Sauté Shrimp Until Opaque: Continue cooking the shrimp for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque, indicating they are fully cooked.
  5. Add Lemon Juice and Remaining Butter: Stir in the fresh lemon juice followed by the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Continue stirring until the butter is fully melted and combined with the sauce, creating a silky finish.
  6. Finish with Herbs and Serve: Sprinkle dried parsley and crushed red pepper flakes over the shrimp, toss gently to combine, and serve hot. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or bread.

Notes

  • For milder flavor, reduce or omit the crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Use fresh garlic minced if garlic paste is unavailable.
  • Ensure shrimp are fully thawed before cooking for even cooking.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
  • Can be garnished with fresh parsley or a squeeze of extra lemon juice if desired.

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