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

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.

Mince a head of garlic.

Peel and devein shrimp, but leave the tail on.

Drizzle olive oil over shrimp.

Season shrimp with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.

In a skillet, add 2 tbsps of olive oil and 2 tbsps of butter.

Add shrimp.

Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side.

Remove shrimp.

In the same skillet, add 1 stick of butter.

Once the butter melts, add minced garlic.

Add the juice of a 1/2 of lemon.

Add shrimp and toss in the garlic butter.

Garnish with parsley.

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