One-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp

  Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

 • 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-on optional)

 • 3 tbsp unsalted butter

 • 4 cloves garlic, minced

 • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

 • Salt and black pepper, to taste

 • Juice of 1/2 lemon (plus wedges for serving)

 • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

 • Optional: 1 tbsp olive oil (if you want to sear with butter)

  Instructions

1. Prep the Shrimp

 • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.

 • Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Sauté Garlic

 • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

 • Add butter (and a little olive oil if using).

 • Once melted, add garlic and red pepper flakes.

 • Cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown the garlic!).

3. Cook the Shrimp

 • Add shrimp in a single layer.

 • Cook 1.5–2 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque.

4. Finish with Lemon & Herbs

 • Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp.

 • Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

 • Toss everything gently to coat.