Garlic Butter Shrimp
Quick and Easy 10-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp with Balanced Citrus Heat
This garlic butter shrimp recipe is a speedy, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights, ready in under 10 minutes. The shrimp are succulent, coated in a luxurious butter and garlic sauce that is incredible over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4
Ingredients
1.5 lbs (680 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon (5 mL) salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) black pepper, divided
3 tablespoons (45 mL / 42 g) unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup (60 mL) dry white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon (15 mL) fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons (30 mL) fresh parsley, chopped
Heat It Up with Eleven Eleven Sauce: For a richer flavor that cuts through the butter, stir in a teaspoon of Blazing Citrus Medium at the end for a hint of Balanced and Everyday Heat that elevates the sauce.
Heat Level: 5.5 out of 10 🔥
Blazing Citrus “Medium” Hot Sauce brings bright sweet heat to any dish. Made with grapefruit juice instead of vinegar, it delivers a clean citrus finish with a smooth serrano kick at a comfortable medium heat. Spoon it over tacos, grilled chicken, shrimp, crispy potatoes, eggs, or grain bowls, or whisk it into mayo or yogurt for an instant dip or dressing. Crowd friendly and full of flavor, it lifts rich foods and makes everyday meals pop.
1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season them lightly with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30–60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
3. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
4. Pour in the white wine or broth and lemon juice. Bring the sauce to a quick simmer and cook for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
For a touch of Everyday Heat and a Balanced citrus note, stir in 1 teaspoon of Eleven Eleven Sauce’s Blazing Citrus Medium sauce just before adding the parsley in Step 5.
For a creamier sauce, whisk in 1 tablespoon of cream cheese or 1/4 cup of heavy cream after adding the wine/broth in Step 4.
Serve over zucchini noodles or spaghetti to soak up all the delicious garlic butter sauce.
Other Users Suggest
Replacing unsalted butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter for a lighter, less rich sauce.
Swapping dry white wine with 2 tablespoons extra lemon juice and 1 tablespoon water to keep the flavor bright without alcohol.
Substituting shrimp with 1.5 lbs sliced scallops for a different, equally fast-cooking seafood option.
Storage, Reheat & Freeze
Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat: Reheat very quickly in a hot skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, adding a splash of water or broth to prevent the shrimp from drying out.
Freeze: Freezing cooked shrimp is not recommended as the texture often becomes rubbery upon thawing.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories: 260 Protein: 35g Carbs: 3g Fat: 12g
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