QUICK & EASY Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe | Everyday Favourites

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: scallops

💰Cheaper: pollock

Scallops are leaner, while pollock is a budget-friendly alternative.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is more economical.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Cilantro adds freshness, while green onions are cost-effective.

Wash and pat dry the shrimp, then place them in a bowl.

Transfer shrimp to a larger bowl for easier mixing.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the shrimp and whisk to combine.

Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the shrimp to help the seasoning stick, then mix well to coat the shrimp.

Season the shrimp with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, mixing again to ensure even coverage.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil.

Sear the shrimp in batches for about 30 seconds on each side, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Remove the first batch of shrimp from the pan and place them in a bowl, then repeat the searing process for the second batch.

Once all shrimp are seared, lower the heat and add 0.25 cup of unsalted butter to the same pan, lifting and lowering the pan to melt the butter without burning it.

Add the finely chopped garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Return the shrimp to the pan and add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, mixing everything together for about 30 seconds.

Sprinkle finely chopped parsley over the shrimp and give it a final mix before serving.

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