Genuinely Simple Garlic Butter Shrimp
A restaurant-quality seafood dish perfected with minimal ingredients, featuring plump shrimp bathed in garlic-infused butter. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, butter, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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 shrimp
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2, juiced lemon
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt 3 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foaming. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant — do not brown.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb shrimp to skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, juice of 1/2 lemon, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until shrimp are heated through and sauce is glossy.
- Step 4: Remove from heat immediately. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for dipping.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Genuinely Simple Garlic Butter Shrimp take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 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 Genuinely Simple 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 peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Genuinely Simple 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 Genuinely Simple Garlic Butter Shrimp for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Genuinely Simple Garlic Butter Shrimp?
American 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
- ★★★★★
The flavors in this genuinely are incredible.
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
