Brown Butter Spicy Garlic Shrimp

5 from 3 votes

Brown Butter Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Brown Butter Spicy Garlic Shrimp is an incredibly easy meal that is ready in under 10 minutes! The brown butter flavor is so luxurious over the spicy garlic shrimp. It will wow your family!

Prep Time3

Cook Time7

Total Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Seafood

Keyword: brown butter shrimp, brown butter spicy garlic shrimp, spicy garlic shrimp

Servings:

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
salt and pepper
3 cloves minced garlic
juice of one lemon
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

In a medium sized skillet over medium low heat add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter. Cook until butter starts to foam, and turn brown. About 3-4 minutes.
Add 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Turn the heat to medium high. Add 3 cloves minced garlic. Cook until the shrimp turns pink about 2 minutes each side.
Add juice of one lemon, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and toss with pasta if desired. Serve immediately .

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Notes

Originally published in 2016, update 2019

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