Easy Shrimp Dinner with Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Cooked rice or pasta, for serving
• Lemon wedges, for garnish

Instructions

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet, seasoning them with paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, then cook for about 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
3. Pour in the fresh lemon juice and stir well to coat the shrimp in the garlic butter sauce, cooking for an additional minute.
4. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted, creating a rich sauce.
5. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the shrimp for a fresh touch, then toss to combine.
6. Serve the garlic butter shrimp over cooked rice or pasta, and garnish with lemon wedges for an extra zing.