Quick and Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe | Garlic 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.

Season the shrimp with paprika, Obey seasoning, ground black pepper, and Creole seasoning.

Add cornstarch to the seasoned shrimp and mix well.

Heat a skillet and drizzle with olive oil to prevent butter from burning.

Add unsalted butter to the skillet and melt it.

Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on one side.

Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes until crispy.

Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add more unsalted butter and fresh garlic, cooking until fragrant.

Add parsley and squeeze in lemon juice.

Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter.

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