Published 8/29/2020 • Updated 8/19/2022

Easy and Delicious!

This garlic butter shrimp recipe is just as easy as it is delicious! This recipe is the perfect appetizer to share, or can be paired nicely with so many delicious easy recipes (check out our recommendations below!) to round out a healthy meal. Let’s get into it, shall we?!

Garlic Butter Shrimp Ingredients

This garlic butter shrimp comes together in 5 simple ingredients:

Shrimp (fresh, peeled and deveined)ButterGarlic clovesLemon juiceSalt

How to Make Garlic Butter Shrimp

This garlic butter shrimp is so flavorful, and SO easy to make. Let’s get into it: Can you use frozen shrimp? YES! But make sure it’s thawed before you make this recipe. Can you use cooked shrimp? We don’t recommend using already cooked shrimp for this recipe.

What to Serve with Garlic Butter Shrimp

This shrimp recipe is a great appetizer, but can also be paired with any of the following to round out a healthy and delicious meal:

Mains

Asparagus Shrimp ScampiShrimp Meal Prep BowlsEasy Fried Rice Recipe

Sides

Baked Potatoes in FoilRoasted Red PotatoesEasy Grilled Asparagus in FoilOven Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

Salads

Best Arugula Salad15 Minute Broccoli SaladHealthy Baked Potato SaladCaprese Quinoa Salad

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