Garlic Butter Shrimp
Introduction
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and decadent dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Succulent shrimp are bathed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with a hint of paprika and a touch of lemon, making every bite buttery, savory, and slightly tangy. The dish is simple yet impressive, and it pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or a crisp green salad. It’s also ideal as an appetizer when you want to serve something quick but full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) paprika
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
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