Invisible Garlic Butter Shrimp

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

Quick-cooked shrimp with a hidden garlic-butter sauce that melts into a golden glaze without overpowering the seafood. This seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, unsalted butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 large shrimp
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves, finely minced garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh chives
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb shrimp dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: Melt 3 tbsp butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat. Add 1 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped chives, tossing until shrimp are glazed and heated through (1-2 minutes).
5. Step 5: Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking, then serve hot with extra chives for garnish.