Recipes · 15 min read
15-minute garlic-butter shrimp
Restaurant flavor with pantry staples. Serve over rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
By GadgetChef Kitchen · Jul 06, 2026
Method
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 90 seconds per side, until just pink. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant — about 45 seconds. Do not let the garlic brown.
- 4
Return the shrimp to the pan. Toss to coat, then finish with lemon juice and parsley off the heat.
Chef's tips
- Dry shrimp sear. Wet shrimp steam. Pat them dry twice.
- Serve immediately — the butter tightens as it cools.