I love this simple, quick and easyGarlic Butter Sauteed Shrimp recipe. Thispan-fried shrimp is tossed with an easy Italian seasoning and then sautéed in butter and lemon. Though we often enjoy breaded shrimp such as our bang bang shrimp recipe, this pan sauteed shrimp is completely ready in 10 minutes, perfect for quick dinners!
The recipe is inspired by our most popular fish recipe on our blog, the buttered cod.
Sauteed Shrimp Recipe-
Okay, so this recipe can’t get any easier! Pan sauteed shrimp seasoned with minimal seasonings sauteed in garlic butter and lemon. The perfect balance of flavors that are great to serve for a simple dinner, an appetizer, or as a side dish.
Shrimp is a great addition to any meal, it goes wonderful with any other protein. Ourbaked shrimp salmon and asparagus is similar to this recipe as it gets its juiciness from the butter and lemon and quick seasoning.
Sauteed Shrimp Seasoning-
Not only do I love cooking with shrimp because it’s so healthy but because it’s so easy to make and so forgiving. The seasoning used for shrimp can be minimal but if cooked right, produces great results. The seasoning is made out of-
- Italian seasoning– a blend of herbs used to flavor many Italian dishes.
- Salt and pepper– classic seasoning for any dish.
- Paprika– It adds a hint of smoky mild sweetness.
How to Saute Shrimp-
This garlic sauteed shrimp with butter and seasonings is so easy to make. Once you try it, the recipe will become a regular on the menu.
- Devein and remove the tail of shrimp (I kept my tail on b/c they look better in pictures).
- In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the seasonings. Whisk together the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Then in a skillet, add the butter and garlic, saute until the garlic is fragrant (30 seconds – 1 minute), stirring frequently.
- Add seasoned shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and drizzle freshly squeezed lemon over the entire dish.
- Enjoy!
Serve the buttery garlic shrimp with a side of pasta, or creamy mashed potatoes.
How Long Does it Take to Saute Shrimp?
Don’t OVERCOOK the shrimp, it will taste bland and rubbery. The perfect shrimp is cooked between 4 – 6 minutes total, depending on the size of the shrimp. Shrimp is ready opaque and has a light pink color to it.
Shrimp is best if enjoyed immediately.
How to Reheat Garlic Butter Shrimp?
This shrimp recipe reheats wonderfully. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, add shrimp to a skillet over low heat until the shrimp is reheated.
I hope you love this easy sauteed shrimp recipe as much as we do! Even our kiddos enjoy the shrimp smothered in the lemon butter. It’s the perfect easy dinner.
Try These Other Shrimp Recipes:
- Buffalo Shrimp Dip Recipe-Classic buffalo dip but with shrimp.
- Creamy Chicken Shrimp Scampi-In the most amazing sauce.
- Shrimp Eggplant in Creamy Sauce-The fried eggplant is irresistible.
Garlic Butter Sauteed Shrimp
Author: Valentina
4.95 from 94 votes
The easiest recipe for cooking shrimp. The shrimp is sauteed in garlic butter and lemon sauce and completely ready in 10 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
seasoning-
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp ground paprika
- 1 lemon, to taste
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Instructions
Defrost shrimp and completely pat dry. Devein the shrimp and remove the tail, optional.
Combine the ingredientsfor the seasoning: the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and paprika.
In a bowl, coat the shrimp with the seasoningand mix well.
In a skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter and garlic, stirring frequently.
Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove from heat and drizzle freshly squeezed lemon, mix to combine.
Enjoy.
Nutrition
320kcal Calories1g Carbs23g Protein24g Fat14g Saturated Fat346mg Cholesterol1175mg Sodium90mg Potassium850IU Vitamin A5.1mg Vitamin C181mg Calcium2.6mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
Garlic Butter Sauteed Shrimp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 346mg115%
Sodium 1175mg51%
Potassium 90mg3%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 850IU17%
Vitamin C 5.1mg6%
Calcium 181mg18%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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233 comments
- Valentina’s Corner
I’m so glad you enjoyed the sauteed shrimp.
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- Stacey Calhoun
I made this recipe only I used mixed seafood with scallops, calamari, with black tiger shrimp. It was wonderful. I served it with fettuccine noodles. The fresh lemon juice really gave this dish a bright flavor.,
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- Valentina’s Corner
Okay that sounds absolutely delicious! Thanks so much for sharing, I’m sure it will be inspiration for others.
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- Melissa Jackson
my new favorite! these were excellent 👌
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- Valentina’s Corner
I’m so glad you enjoyed the sauteed shrimp, Melissa. Thanks so much for visiting our online kitchen. 🙂
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- Claudia Lima
Outstanding and so simple!!!!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thanks so much for the feedback, we’re so glad you enjoyed the sauteed shrimp.
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- Michele
Your Garlic Butter Shrimp was absolutely YUMMY!
I am not much of a cook…but we are now in shrimp heaven & I needed to try to build seafood skills!Thank You for the simplicity of this So very yummy shrimp dish!
and I have to say WOW!
Your family is beautiful! 🥰- Reply
- Valentina’s Corner
Michele, thank you so much for visiting our online kitchen – we welcome you. Also, thank you for trying our sauteed shrimp recipe and taking the time to leave us feedback, so appreciated. 🙂 We hope you find something else to try.
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- Karen Hill
Easy and so delicious 😋
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- Valentina’s Corner
Karen, I’m so glad you enjoyed the sauteed shrimp, thanks so much for trying our recipe.
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- Barbara
My husband and I love this recipe.
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thank you so much for the feedback, Barbara. So glad to hear you both enjoyed the shrimp recipe.
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- Pam
it was okay. i didnt think it had enough spice or salt.
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- Valentina’s Corner
Pam, you can definitely add more seasoning to taste if you didn’t think this was enough.
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