Sauteed Shrimp with Parsley and Garlic

What do you do when you get nostalgic about the good things?  Here is a delicious recipe for sautéed shrimp with butter, chopped parsley, and garlic to satisfy your appetite. This shrimp recipe is quick and easy to make, but especially delightful.

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Aug 22, 2026

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Ingredients list for sautéed shrimp with parsley and garlic

• Shrimp (count 7 ounces – 200g per person)
• Butter
• A bunch of parsley
• Garlic
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Shell shrimp.
2. Chop the parsley.
3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
4. Put shrimp, parsley, and garlic in a frying pan and sauté for 5 minutes in butter. Don’t use too much heat, please, because you could burn the parsley…
Here you are; it’s ready

Tips:

Don’t overcook the shrimp because they will dry out and taste like rubber.  They should be golden and remain juicy.

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