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Garlic Butter Shrimp

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Published:10/19/2020Updated:10/19/2020

Quick and easy weeknight GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP dish loaded with flavors from fresh herbs, paprika, garlic, lemon, and Creole Seasoning. Serve this over pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Juicy, buttery, garlicky, and lemony main dish all ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish!

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Happy Monday, y’all! Ok, let me kickstart this week with one of our go-to main dishes year-round. This Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe can be made any day of the week, especially on a busy and crazy day.

All you need is just 15 minutes of your time, frozen or fresh shrimp, and just a handful of pantry staple ingredients to make an impression at the dinner table. They’re packed with tons of flavors and perfect as is or over pasta or rice.

Let’s dig in!

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Cooking Shrimp

I don’t know what I would do without shrimp. They make those “What’s for dinner?” question a little less annoying. They are, in fact, a  lifesaver for busy moms like me who also needs to deal with picky eaters.

Cooking shrimp is actually easy, yet a little bit tricky coz there is just a less of a margin of error when cooking them. Once you overcook them, they become rubbery and unpleasant to eat. But I’ll be sharing with you today some key notes to remember when dealing with this popular seafood.

  • I usually have some bags of frozen shrimp in my freezer for quick meals. Make sure that they’re already peeled and deveined. (Although I prefer leaving those tails on for aesthetic purposes.)
  • Most fresh shrimp you see at seafood counters are frozen and thawed. There’s nothing wrong with buying them, but you need to cook them within the day and not to re-freeze them.
  • Make sure all of your shrimp are of the same sizes – no mix jumbo or medium shrimp.
  • Searing or sautéing shrimp on medium heat gives the best result – juicy, tender, without being chewy.
  • Shrimps do cook faster, even the larger ones. You’ll know when they’re done when they turn opaque with a pearly pink and orangey on the outside with bright red tails.
  • Make sure that the shrimp are evenly spread out in the pan in one layer, so all of them are exposed to the same heat.
  • Remove them from the heat immediately.

Garlic Butter Shrimp Ingredients

This is we love this lemon garlic butter shrimp – it uses just a handful of pantry staple ingredients. All you need…

  • shrimp
  • Creole seasoning (see my Homemade HERE) or go with this Italian Seasoning or any of your preferred seasonings.
  • unsalted butter
  • minced garlic
  • paprika
  • fresh thyme, oregano, and parsley
  • lemon juice
  • chicken stock

How to Make Garlic Butter Sauce for Shrimp

The sauce in this sauteed shrimp recipe takes this dish up a notch. It starts off with sauteed garlic, then fortified with paprika, thyme, oregano, lemon juice, and chicken stock. It looks and sounds simple, but its medley of flavors is comparable to those you order at restaurants. 

Want more sauce to coat every bit of your pasta? Just double the ingredients above.

Storing and Reheating Instructions

The best way to store any leftover garlic butter shrimp is to keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. And when you’re ready to serve them again, just reheat them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes!

What to Serve with Garlic Butter Shrimp?

This easy garlic shrimp recipe can be served as a main dish with angel hair pasta (zoodles for those health-conscious) or with warm rice. It even goes well with bread like this Homemade Garlic Bread or these Homemade Breadsticks to sop up every last bit of the sauce!

Can’t get enough of tacos? You can top these shrimp on tacos or with your favorite salads, too.

Easy Shrimp Recipes

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  • Shrimp Creole
  • Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
  • Baked Shrimp
  • New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp

 

How To Make Garlic Butter Shrimp

 

How To Make Garlic Butter Shrimp

Lightly season shrimp with salt and Creole seasoning. Heat butter over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add the shrimp and sauté for about 3 -5 minutes each shrimp per side. Throw in minced garlic, stir for about a minute or until fragrant. Then add paprika, thyme, oregano, lemon juice, and chicken stock. Bring it to a boil then simmer for about 2-3 minutes. Add parsley and adjust for salt and pepper. Serve over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

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This blog post was first published in September 2016 and has been updated with new photos, additional write up and a video.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp

Quick and easy weeknight GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP dish loaded with flavors from fresh herbs, paprika, garlic, lemon, and Creole Seasoning. Serve this over pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Juicy, buttery, garlicky, and lemony main dish all ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish!
4.89 from 9 votes
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 15 mins
American
Servings 3 - 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (453.59g) large shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon (4g) Creole seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon (1g) paprika
  • 1 teaspoon (0.80g) fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon (0.80g) fresh oregano
  • Juice of ½ lemon or more to taste
  • ½ cup (120ml) chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons (8g) chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
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Instructions

  • Lightly season shrimp with salt and Creole seasoning.
  • Heat butter over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add the shrimp and sauté for about 3 -5 minutes each shrimp per side.
  • Throw in minced garlic, stir for about a minute or until fragrant.
  • Then add paprika, thyme, oregano, lemon juice, and chicken stock.
  • Bring it to a boil then simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add parsley and adjust for salt and pepper. Serve over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Tips & Notes:

  1. If you don't have Creole seasoning, you can use Italian seasoning (you can check my homemade version HERE) or any of your preferred seasoning. Or simply go with salt.
  2. If using cooked shrimp for this recipe, try adding it at the last minute or two of cooking.
  3. I used frozen and deveined shrimps for this recipe. But if you can get those fresh-off-the-seas ones, then you're pretty lucky.
  4. Defrost first when using frozen shrimps.
  5. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 309kcal (15%)| Carbohydrates: 3g (1%)| Protein: 32g (64%)| Fat: 17g (26%)| Saturated Fat: 10g (63%)| Cholesterol: 422mg (141%)| Sodium: 1236mg (54%)| Potassium: 191mg (5%)| Vitamin A: 1165IU (23%)| Vitamin C: 12.1mg (15%)| Calcium: 243mg (24%)| Iron: 3.9mg (22%)
Author: Imma
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic butter shrimp
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Nutrition Facts
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 422mg141%
Sodium 1236mg54%
Potassium 191mg5%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 1165IU23%
Vitamin C 12.1mg15%
Calcium 243mg24%
Iron 3.9mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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    1. Norma says

      Posted on 2/21 at 2:44AM

      We both really loved this recipe. I went a little shy on the creole seasoning (I always keep yours on hand now) as we tend to like our shrimp not too spicy and it was perfect. Served over some great noodles which paired perfectly with that yummy butter. Great recipe!

      Reply
    2. Elvira James says

      Posted on 2/3 at 5:17AM

      Great recipe.

      Reply
      • imma africanbites says

        Posted on 2/3 at 10:33PM

        Thank you, Elvira.

        Reply
    3. Elvira James says

      Posted on 2/3 at 5:16AM

      My granddaughter love this recipe, we all love it, it was very easy to make

      Reply
      • imma africanbites says

        Posted on 2/3 at 10:34PM

        I’m so happy that you all love this. Thanks for the rating! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Kim Goodman says

      Posted on 10/20 at 11:32AM

      Im whipping this up tonight.

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 10/20 at 6:01PM

        Great! Do let me know how it works out for you.

        Reply
    5. Rex Hutcheson says

      Posted on 10/20 at 7:46AM

      The sauce looked like it wasn’t going to be enough to flavor the rice I made with the shrimp, but it was more than flavorful enough to do it well.

      Reply
    6. Courtney Coleman-Gallashaw says

      Posted on 10/19 at 5:40PM

      I made this tonight for my family! Everyone love it! Will be a new go to busy nights.

      Reply
      • Imma Adamu says

        Posted on 10/20 at 2:38AM

        Wow! I’m so glad to hear that.
        Try more recipes that you can share with your loved ones! 😉

        Reply
    7. Angel says

      Posted on 2/23 at 8:40PM

      Mmmm. That is good. I didn’t have chicken stock but its good with water and white white vinegar turned out so delicious. Thankyou !Oh and the family liked it too.

      Reply
    8. Kayla says

      Posted on 5/20 at 9:24PM

      I have a back already cooked shrimp that I need to use. Do you think I could use cooked shrimp instead?

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 5/21 at 8:23AM

        It might be over cook . Try adding it the last minute or two of cooking .

        Reply
    9. Mike says

      Posted on 7/8 at 4:29PM

      Delicious- perfect balance of ingredients in the right proportion – five stars

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 7/8 at 6:59PM

        Aww, thank you so much!!!! Glad to hear it worked out well for you.

        Reply
    10. Liz T says

      Posted on 5/28 at 4:25AM

      What kind of shrimp do you buy? I love shrimp but it seems like the most economical is Asian farmed frozen pre-deveined and peeled. Is that the kind you use?

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 5/28 at 5:01AM

        Yes, that’s it ! I stock up when they are on sale.

        Reply
    11. Dami says

      Posted on 10/20 at 10:40AM

      I’m In school right now but I’ll try this as soon as I get home

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 10/20 at 10:50AM

        Thanks for giving it a try! Do let me know how it works out for you.

        Reply
    12. Urban says

      Posted on 9/22 at 4:16PM

      I love me some shrimp, so definitely like this dish. A quick one to make so surely will make it.

      Reply
    13. Yaba says

      Posted on 11/3 at 9:33AM

      Made this last night and it was really tasty- I paired it with rice and eveyone enjoyed it . Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 11/3 at 10:02AM

        Yaba, glad it was a hit with everyone. Thanks for the feedback.

        Reply
    14. Penney says

      Posted on 9/13 at 3:36AM

      Oh Yummy. So glad I came upon your site and can’t wait to give this a try. Love my shrimp. Nothing like Golf Shrimp. Big and fresh..

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 9/13 at 5:10AM

        Penny, I am glad you are here. Let me know how it works for you.

        Reply
    15. paula says

      Posted on 7/24 at 1:47PM

      I didn’t notice until I posted it on my recipe page lol

      Reply
    16. Jesse says

      Posted on 5/14 at 12:22PM

      Yummy. I’m going to have to try this, but I think that I’ll use seafood or vegetable stock. I’m vegetarian. 😉

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        Posted on 8/14 at 6:45AM

        How do you know if someone is a vegetarian? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you.

        Reply

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