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Cowboy Butter Shrimp

Cowboy Butter Shrimp: 25-Minute Flavor Explosion at Home

This Cowboy Butter Shrimp recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a gourmet meal in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined; frozen shrimp must be thawed.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Substitute with smoked paprika for extra flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic is preferred.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Creates richness for the sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Can substitute with yellow mustard.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.
  • 1 lemon Lemon Juice and zest required.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse your large, peeled, and deveined shrimp under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel and butterfly them for better texture. Toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder; set aside to marinate.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate.
  2. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and sauté minced garlic and spices until aromatic. Stir in the unsalted butter and Dijon mustard, allowing them to melt and blend into a creamy sauce.
  3. Add freshly chopped parsley, lemon zest, and a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the sauce. Toss the shrimp back in the pan and ensure they are well coated before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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