Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp

 

👉Ingredients:

↪️1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

↪️4 cloves garlic, minced

↪️3 tbsp butter

↪️1 tbsp olive oil

↪️1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

↪️Salt and pepper to taste

↪️1 tbsp lemon juice

↪️Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

👉Preparation:

✅️Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.

✅️Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

✅️Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

✅️Stir in lemon juice, toss to coat, and remove from heat.

🔸️Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

👉3 great tips to elevate your Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp:

🚨1. Pat the Shrimp Dry Before Cooking

Dry shrimp sear better and won’t release excess moisture into the pan, helping them get that beautiful golden color and better flavor.

🚨2. Don’t Overcook the Garlic

Garlic burns fast! Sauté it just until fragrant (about 30–60 seconds), then immediately add the shrimp. Burnt garlic will make the butter taste bitter.

🚨3. Finish with Cold Butter Off the Heat

After cooking, stir in a small cube of cold butter with the lemon juice. It gives the sauce a silky finish and enhances that buttery richness.