Cowboy Butter Shrimp – Bold, Buttery, and Bursting with Flavor

🍤🧈🌶️ Cowboy Butter Shrimp – Bold, Buttery, and Bursting with Flavor

Cowboy Butter Shrimp is everything you want in a quick, satisfying meal—rich, buttery, garlicky, and just the right amount of spice. This zesty shrimp dish comes together in minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners, appetizers, or serving over rice, pasta, or even crusty bread to soak up every flavorful drop. 🤠🔥

Whether you’re cooking for two or entertaining a crowd, this recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Optional Serving Ideas:

• Crusty bread for dipping

• Cooked rice, pasta, or quinoa

• Steamed vegetables or a fresh salad

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Cowboy Butter Sauce
   In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, creating a rich, zesty cowboy butter sauce.

2. Cook the Shrimp
   Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and are fully coated in the buttery sauce.

3. Finish with Fresh Herbs
   Sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

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