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A creamy garlic butter shrimp skillet, perfectly cooked and garnished.

Classic Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet

This classic creamy garlic butter shrimp skillet recipe creates succulent shrimp in a rich, flavorful sauce, perfect for a quick and impressive meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter split: 2 Tbsp for searing, 1 Tbsp for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined ≈ 450 g, 21-23 count
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt to taste (sea salt preferred)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the pan.
  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season them lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Sear for 1–2 minutes per side until they turn pink and become lightly golden.

Notes

For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with white wine after searing the shrimp. Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.