Herbed Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet
Succulent shrimp sautéed in rich garlic butter with fresh herbs, served over crusty bread or rice. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves, chopped fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 (16 oz) peeled and deveined shrimp shrimp
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 zested and juiced lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming. Add 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side until opaque, transferring to a plate.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, sauté garlic 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in remaining 2 tbsp butter, lemon zest, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 4: Return shrimp to skillet, add lemon juice, and cook 2 minutes until glazed. Stir in parsley and remaining 1/4 tsp salt.
- Step 5: Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the buttery sauce.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Herbed Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 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 Herbed Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet?
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 Herbed Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet?
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 Herbed Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet 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 Herbed Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet?
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
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Love how the American come through in every bite.
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Best recipe I've made this month.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
