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Discover the best Garlic Butter Shrimp Appetizer recipe that's quick, easy, and perfect for any party or weeknight snack. Ready in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients for Garlic Butter Shrimp Appetizer (Easy & Quick Party Snack)
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How to Make Garlic Butter Shrimp Appetizer (Easy & Quick Party Snack)
Step 1 — Prep & Preheat
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Step 2 — Cook and Build Flavor
Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3 — Finish, Taste, and Adjust
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Appetizer (Easy & Quick Party Snack)
Discover the best Garlic Butter Shrimp Appetizer recipe that's quick, easy, and perfect for any party or weeknight snack. Ready in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
How to Make Garlic Butter Shrimp Appetizer
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink.
- Flip shrimp and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter; cook another 2 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Transfer to a serving dish immediately and serve warm.
Nutrition (per serving)
Storage, Freezing & Reheating
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended — texture changes on thawing.
- Reheat: Best served chilled or at room temperature.
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