Easy and Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe | How to make Garlic Butter Shrimp

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats while margarine is a cost-effective alternative.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, while canned tuna is a budget-friendly protein.

Season shrimp with lemon pepper seasoning and black pepper.

Add garlic powder and Old Bay seasoning to the shrimp and mix until evenly coated.

Add cornstarch (or flour) to the shrimp for crispiness and mix well.

Add smoked paprika to the shrimp and mix until combined.

In a skillet, heat canola oil and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.

Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and pan grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side.

Remove the shrimp from the skillet and deglaze the pan with 2 tablespoons of butter.

Add lemon juice to the skillet and mix.

Add minced garlic and chili flakes to the skillet and stir.

Add dry parsley (or oregano/thyme) to the skillet and stir.

Pour in a little bit of white wine and mix well.

Return the pan-grilled shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce.

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