Superlative Garlic Butter Shrimp

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Succulent shrimp glazed with a creamy garlic butter sauce and toasted herbs. This italian-inspired seafood ready in about 15 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, butter, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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.

★ 3.7 (11 ratings) Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  3. Step 3: Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, melt butter, then add garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Return shrimp to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter mixture.
  7. Step 7: Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
  8. Step 8: Garnish with parsley before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Superlative Garlic Butter Shrimp take to make?

Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 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 Superlative Garlic Butter Shrimp?

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 Superlative Garlic Butter Shrimp?

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 Superlative Garlic Butter Shrimp 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 Superlative Garlic Butter Shrimp?

Italian 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.

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