Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Shrimp
A rich, buttery, and garlicky shrimp dish that’s effortlessly cooked in a slow cooker for maximum flavor. Perfect for serving over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Mixing bowl
- Serving Spoon
Ingredients
Garlic Butter Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours to infuse the flavors.
- During the last 20-30 minutes, add the peeled and deveined shrimp. Stir to coat with the butter sauce.
- Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Notes
For extra richness, add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat or a splash of white wine to the butter sauce before slow cooking.