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Garlic Butter Shrimp Platter

A simple yet elegant dish of shrimp cooked in garlic and butter with a hint of lemon, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Add garlic after lowering the heat.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice Fresh lemon juice preferred.
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes Adjust for desired spice level.
  • to taste Salt and black pepper Season to taste.
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
  • as needed Lemon wedges For serving.
  • as needed Creamy dipping sauce For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and slightly crispy.
  3. Lower heat, add butter and garlic, stirring until fragrant and melted.
  4. Mix in lemon juice and chili flakes.
  5. Toss shrimp in the sauce, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Store cooked shrimp in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid dryness. Pair with a slice of dessert like Apple Chocolate Chip Cake without Butter for balance.