Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp One-Pot Recipe
This dish showcases succulent shrimp cooked in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for a busy weeknight.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh or frozen shrimp works well.
- 4 tablespoons Butter, unsalted Essential for the garlic sauce.
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced Freshly minced for best flavor.
- 1 cup Chicken broth Use low-sodium for better control of saltiness.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed for brightness.
- to taste Salt and pepper Essential seasonings.
- for garnish Parsley, chopped Adds color and flavor.
- optional Pasta or rice Serve over cooked pasta or rice.
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients. If using frozen shrimp, thaw and pat dry. Mince garlic and chop parsley.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy and light golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until opaque.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, stir to combine, and scrape up any bits from the skillet.
- Allow the broth to simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- If desired, add cooked pasta or rice and toss gently to coat with the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove.