Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Start by heating a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt slowly. This will create a flavorful base for your shrimp.
- Once the butter has melted, stir in the harissa paste. Cook for about 30 seconds, allowing the spices to bloom and fill your kitchen with an enticing aroma.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for another 30 seconds, ensuring the garlic becomes fragrant but doesn't brown.
- Next, it’s time to add the star of the dish: the raw shrimp. Season them with salt and ground black pepper. Let them cook for approximately 2 minutes on one side.
- Flip each shrimp over and allow the other side to cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until they turn opaque and are fully cooked.
- Once the shrimp are perfectly cooked, stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. This step brightens the dish and adds a refreshing touch that complements the shrimp beautifully.
- To finish, add the chopped parsley and toss everything gently in the skillet to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and enjoy your Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp with your favorite sides!
Notes
Instead of Harissa, use any kind of hot sauce, or try ground cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes. Anything that adds a bit of heat can be used to make this easy shrimp recipe!
Shrimp Size: I’m cooking medium (31-44 per pound) shrimp today, which take about 2 minutes per side to cook. If your shrimp are larger, they’ll need a little bit of extra time.
Use a large skillet that is wide enough to hold all of your shrimp in one shot. If you only have a small pan, cook the shrimp in batches so that they aren’t overlapping.
Have your side dishes ready. This shrimp cooks in just a few minutes, so I suggest having any side dishes ready before you even start cooking it.