Zesty Garlic Butter Shrimp

A sophisticated seafood main that's deceptively simple to prepare. These succulent shrimp are bathed in a rich, lemony garlic butter sauce that's perfect for dipping.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation Steps

1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Finish with lemon juice and parsley.

Chef's Note

Serve these shrimp with crusty bread or over a bed of angel hair pasta to soak up all that delicious garlic butter sauce.