Garlic Butter Shrimp

 

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

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet set over medium-high heat.

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Season shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.

1 pound raw shrimp,

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

1 teaspoon garlic paste,

1 tablespoon chili pepper paste

Stir in the lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, stirring to fully combine.

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Sprinkle with dried herbs and serve.

1 teaspoon dried parsley,

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes