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Butter Garlic Shrimp with Paprika, Lemon Juice, and Fresh Parsley

Butter Garlic Shrimp with Paprika, Lemon Juice, and Fresh Parsley

This Butter Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish, featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of paprika and fresh lemon juice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh or thawed shrimp.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed for the best flavor.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
  • as needed Lemon wedges For serving.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the paprika and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and opaque.
  5. Flip the shrimp and add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked through.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the shrimp. Toss to combine.
  7. Serve the shrimp warm with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the garlic and lemon juice quantities based on your personal taste preferences.