Frederick's Famous Garlic Butter Shrimp
Juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic butter with lemon and herbs, served over buttered linguine with a side of crusty bread. This italian-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs (peeled and deveined) large shrimp, unsalted butter, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (peeled and deveined) large shrimp
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 (zest and juice) lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 12 oz linguine
- 1/3 cup white wine
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz linguine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 1 lb shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Step 3: Pour in 1/3 cup white wine and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce reduces slightly. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon zest and 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Add 1/4 cup reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Step 4: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet and mix until well coated. Serve immediately with crusty bread for mopping up the garlicky butter sauce.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Frederick's Famous Garlic Butter Shrimp take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (25 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Frederick's Famous Garlic Butter Shrimp?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep unsalted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Frederick's Famous Garlic Butter Shrimp?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Frederick's Famous Garlic Butter Shrimp for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Frederick's Famous Garlic Butter Shrimp?
Italian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Love how the Italian come through in every bite.
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Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
