Half-Shell Shrimp with Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

Plump shrimp served with tails intact, seared in garlic butter and lemon for a restaurant-quality appetizer. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs shrimp, butter, 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 large (peeled, deveined, tails left on) shrimp
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 2 tbsp butter, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled, deveined shrimp (tails intact) and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Cook for 1 additional minute, then remove from heat.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp fresh parsley and serve immediately.