Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Spiced Maryland Old Bay Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Succulent shrimp sautéed in a robust Old Bay seasoned butter sauce, capturing the iconic Maryland flavors in a quick and flavorful seafood dish. This American-inspired Easter recipe, ready in about 12 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to infuse the butter with spices for 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly charred at the edges.
4. Step 4: Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully opaque and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.