Garlic Butter Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 6 clove garlic
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ cup fresh parsley (optional)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Steps

1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
4. Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
5. Serve immediately, optionally with rice or pasta.