Easy Seafood Recipes for Beginners: Simple Garlic Butter Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
2. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
3. If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and stir for an additional 30 seconds.
4. Next, add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
5. Once the shrimp are cooked, drizzle in the lemon juice and stir well to combine all the flavors.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and well incorporated.
7. Finally, garnish the shrimp with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges for an extra zing.