Most Popular Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet

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Succulent shrimp glazed with a buttery garlic sauce, seared to perfection in a cast-iron skillet. This french-inspired indian ready in about 35 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 450 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.

★ 3.9 (13 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 French cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, melt remaining 1 tbsp butter. Add 1/4 cup white wine and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Toss shrimp back into the sauce, add 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until coated.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Most Popular Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 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 Most Popular 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 peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Most Popular 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 Most Popular Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet 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 Most Popular Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet?

French indian 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.

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