Garlic Butter Shrimp: Easy 15-Minute Date Night Dinner
By Lucas Morgan
Garlic butter shrimp is a quick yet sophisticated dish that transforms a simple dinner into a romantic date night. With tender shrimp cooked in a rich garlic and butter sauce, it offers an elegant flavor that rivals any bistro meal. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a special meal without the hassle of complicated cooking techniques. Serve it with crusty bread or rice to soak up the irresistible sauce.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Ready in under 15 minutes
- Uses simple, pantry-friendly ingredients
- Perfect for date night or busy evenings
- Crowd-pleaser with universally appealing flavors
- Velvety sauce enhances the shrimp's natural sweetness
Ingredients
- •1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- •4 tablespoons unsalted butter (reserve some cold for finishing)
- •5 garlic cloves (minced)
- •1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- •1 cup dry white wine
- •1 medium lemon (zested and juiced)
- •1 pinch red pepper flakes (to taste)
- •1 bunch fresh parsley (chopped)
- •1 salt (to taste)
- •1 black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly charred.
- 5
Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until opaque.
- 6
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- 7
Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet.
- 8
Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30-60 seconds.
- 9
Deglaze the pan with the white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- 10
Let the wine simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- 11
Return the shrimp to the pan and toss in the garlic butter sauce for 30 seconds.
- 12
Remove from heat, squeeze in fresh lemon juice, add lemon zest and parsley. Stir to combine.
- 13
Serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice.
