Garlic Butter Shrimp with Crusty Bread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Crusty bread (for dipping)

 

Instructions:

Sauté the Shrimp:
Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp, season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
Cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly caramelized.

Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
Reduce heat to medium, add remaining butter and minced garlic.
Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in lemon juice and zest, letting the sauce simmer for 1–2 minutes.

Finish & Serve:
Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve hot on a white plate, with the golden sauce pooling around the shrimp.
Pair with crusty bread for dipping.

Enjoy this buttery, garlicky shrimp dish, perfect for scooping up with warm bread! ✨