Garlic Butter Shrimp
An elegant dish that takes only 15 minutes. Impressive results with minimal effort.
Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 8 minutes. Difficulty: Easy. Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 500g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and chilli flakes. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Tips for Helpers
- Don't overcook the shrimp — they turn rubbery.
- Shrimp are done when they curl and turn pink.
- Have all ingredients ready before you start — this cooks very fast.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Prawns of any size work.
- Lime can replace lemon.
- Oil can replace butter for dairy-free.