“Make this delicious garlic butter shrimp in just 10 minutes! Perfect for busy cooks who want a fast, flavour-packed dinner.”

“10-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp”

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This dish is perfect when you need something fast, fresh, and full of flavour. The garlic butter sauce tastes amazing with rice, pasta, or crusty bread, and the whole recipe comes together in under 10 minutes — ideal for busy nights.


Ingredients

  • 300g shrimp, peeled

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • Salt & pepper (to taste)

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • Fresh parsley, chopped

⏱ Prep: 5 min  🔥 Cook: 5 min  🕒 Total: 10 min  🍽 Servings: 2

Instructions

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a pan.

  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Add shrimp, paprika, salt & pepper. Cook 2 minutes per side.

  4. Add lemon juice and parsley, toss to coat, and remove from heat.

Tips

  • Add chilli flakes for a spicy kick

  • Serve with rice, pasta, or fresh salad

  • Use fresh garlic for best flavour

  • Don’t overcook shrimp — they turn rubbery quickly