Garlic Herb Shrimp Skillet

Here’s a quick, flavorful Garlic Herb Shrimp Skillet recipe — juicy shrimp seared in butter, garlic, and fresh herbs. It’s ready in under 15 minutes! 🍤✨

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🍤 Garlic Herb Shrimp Skillet

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 1 ½ lbs large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on or off)

• 3 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ teaspoon paprika (optional for color)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (or cilantro, dill, or basil), chopped

• Lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

1. Prep shrimp:

   • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Cook garlic:

   • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add butter (or oil). Once melted, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Sear shrimp:

   • Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

   • Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp.

4. Finish:

   • Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Toss to coat.

   • Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

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✅ Serving ideas:

• Over rice, pasta, or quinoa.

• With crusty bread to soak up the buttery garlic sauce.

• As a light main with a side salad.

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