Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided (½ stick))
- 1 pound raw shrimp (cleaned, peeled, and deveined )
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon chili pepper paste (or red pepper paste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet set over medium-high heat.
- 2
Season shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Cook
- 4
Toss the shrimp into the skillet and add in the garlic paste and chili pepper paste. Stir to combine. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
5 min - 5
Stir in the lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, stirring to fully combine.
- 6
Sprinkle with dried herbs and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)

