15 Minute Garlic Shrimp With Butter and Parsley

Plump juicy shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley — an elegant dinner that takes only 15 minutes start to finish.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Jumbo Shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined, patted bone-dry
• 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, divided (keep 3 tbsp cold in the fridge until needed)
• 1 tbsp Avocado Oil or Grapeseed Oil for high-heat searing
• 6 cloves Fresh Garlic, finely minced (do not use the jarred kind)
• 1/2 cup Fresh Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes for a subtle back-end heat
• 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice, squeezed just before serving
• 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the shrimp with paper towels until they are completely dry. Season them generously with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. If they aren't dry, they won't sear.
2. Step 2: Heat a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Wait until the butter foam subsides and starts to smell nutty.
3. Step 3: Add the shrimp in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Let them sear undisturbed for 90 seconds until a golden-pink crust forms on the bottom.
4. Step 4: Flip the shrimp and immediately add the minced garlic. Toss for 30-60 seconds. You’ll smell the garlic instantly; make sure it doesn't turn dark brown.
5. Step 5: Turn the heat to low. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of cold butter and the lemon juice. Stir constantly as the butter melts to create a creamy, emulsified sauce.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and fold in the fresh parsley. The residual heat will wilt the herbs and finish the cooking process. Serve immediately while the sauce is glossy.