Garlic Chili Butter Shrimp

This Garlic Chili Butter Shrimp is a bold and flavorful seafood dish, featuring plump, juicy shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with red chili flakes and fresh parsley. It’s spicy, garlicky, buttery, and completely irresistible! Serve it with toasted bread, rice, or pasta for a delicious meal or appetizer.

For the Shrimp

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

For the Garlic Chili Butter Sauce

4 tbsp unsalted butter

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to spice preference)

½ tsp smoked paprika

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp honey (optional, for balance)

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For Garnish & Serving

Lemon wedges

Extra chili flakes

Toasted bread, rice, or pasta

Prepare the Shrimp

Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Season with salt and black pepper and set aside.

Cook the Garlic Chili Butter Sauce

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the smoked paprika and honey (if using).

Cook the Shrimp

Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
Pour in the fresh lemon juice and toss everything together.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and remove from heat.

Serve and Enjoy!

Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra chili flakes and lemon wedges.
Serve immediately with toasted bread, rice, or pasta.

Pro Tips

For a deeper flavor, add a splash of white wine before adding the shrimp.
Use extra butter for a richer sauce.
Pair with a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.

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