Description
Juicy shrimp sautéed in a bold, zesty cowboy butter sauce made with garlic, herbs, lemon, and a kick of spice—perfect for dipping, grilling, or serving over rice or pasta.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring often.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the cowboy butter. Cook another 1–2 minutes until shrimp are fully infused with flavor.
- Garnish with extra parsley and serve with a small bowl of cowboy butter for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor impact.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing red pepper flakes.
- Serve with crusty bread, over pasta, or rice to soak up the extra sauce.
- Make extra cowboy butter and refrigerate for future use—it pairs well with steak or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
