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    Home » Recipes » Seafood » 15 Minute Buttery Garlic Shrimp

    By Amy · Published: Sep 30, 2016 · Updated: Jun 1, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy Leave a Comment

    15 Minute Buttery Garlic Shrimp

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    Dinner or an appetizer doesn’t get much quicker than this 15 Minute Buttery Garlic Shrimp!

    Overhead view of garlic butter shrimp in a skillet beside a striped napkin on a white surface.

    There are so many ways shrimp can be prepared and this is one of my new favorites.  This recipe is quick, incredibly easy and most of all, insanely delicious.

    Closeup view of shrimp in a garlic butter sauce in a skillet with a wooden spoon.

    If your shrimp are already peeled, this comes together in about 15 minutes.  It’s perfect if you have to throw together a last-minute appetizer.

    Overhead view of shrimp in a skillet beside a loaf of French bread and a bowl of parsley.

    Or pair it with a salad and a crusty French baguette for a lightening fast dinner… you’ll need that bread to sop up all of that smooth buttery garlic goodness!

    How Many People Does This Serve?

    This recipe yields about five to six appetizer servings or three to four dinner servings if paired with a salad and bread (depending on how hungry everyone is!).

    Front view of butter garlic shrimp in a skillet beside a loaf of French bread.

    I left the tails on (they’re so pretty to me) but feel free to peel them with or without the tails left on.

    More Easy Shrimp Recipes You’ll Love

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    Overhead view of shrimp in a skillet by French bread and a bowl of parsley.

    15 Minute Buttery Garlic Shrimp


    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings
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    Description

    Seasoned shrimp in a delicious buttery garlic sauce is an easy 15 minute appetizer or main course!


    Ingredients

    • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
    • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
    • 1/3 cup white wine (I used chardonnay)
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • 1/4 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

    Instructions

    1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add shrimp to skillet and saute for 3 to 4 minutes (stirring frequently), or until shrimp have just turned pink on both sides.
    2. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
    3. Using the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds. Add wine and lemon juice, while continuing to stir. Season with salt and pepper.
    4. Add remaining butter, stirring constantly until sauce is thickened (about 2 minutes). Remove skillet from heat and return shrimp to butter sauce. Gently stir to evenly coat shrimp. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with French bread, if desired.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Saute
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: garlic butter shrimp

    Adapted from Southern Living

    Closeup view of shrimp in a skillet with a wooden serving spatula.

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