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Garlic Butter Shrimp (From Frozen, Ready in 15 Minutes)
Garlic butter shrimp cooked in a skillet with lemon and parsley, glistening in a rich butter sauce.
Juicy garlic butter shrimp made from frozen in under 15 minutes. Bright, buttery, and packed with flavor—perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.
Prep Time
10
min
Cook Time
7
min
Total Time
17
min
Servings
2
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
Frozen shrimp (shelled): 1 lb, thawed
Butter: 3 tbsp
Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
Olive oil: 1 tbsp
Lemon: 1 (zested + juiced)
Paprika: 1 tsp (optional)
Red pepper flakes: ¼ tsp (optional)
Salt: to taste
Black pepper: to taste
Fresh parsley: for garnish
Optional for serving:
Rice or pasta: cooked
1. Thaw the shrimp
Place shrimp in a colander and run cold water over them for 5–10 minutes.
Pat dry well.
2. Build the base
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add butter and olive oil.
Stir in garlic and cook about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Cook the shrimp
Add shrimp in a single layer.
Season with paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4. Finish
Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and add zest.
Toss to coat.
5. Serve
Top with fresh parsley.
Serve as-is or over rice/pasta.
NOTES
Dry shrimp well = better sear
Don’t overcook (they get rubbery fast)
Add a splash of pasta water if tossing with noodles
Great for meal prep or quick protein add-ons
Categories
Shrimp
