🍤 5-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Dump Recipe

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🍤 5-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp Dump Recipe

The easiest 3-ingredient Garlic Butter Shrimp you’ll ever make! With just shrimp, butter, and garlic, this simple dump-and-cook recipe delivers tender, buttery shrimp with incredible garlic flavor.

It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want an easy seafood dinner with almost no prep. Simply add everything to the slow cooker, let it cook gently, and dinner is ready!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

1. Dump Everything In

Add the shrimp, butter, and minced garlic directly to your slow cooker.

2. Cook

Cover and cook on LOW for about 1–2 hours, or just until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through.

Check the shrimp early because cooking time can vary depending on their size and your slow cooker.

3. Toss and Serve

Gently stir the shrimp with the melted garlic butter sauce.

Serve immediately over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread for dipping.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Only 3 simple ingredients
  • Just 5 minutes of prep
  • Minimal cleanup
  • Rich garlic butter flavor
  • Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner
  • Delicious with pasta, rice, or bread

Serving Ideas

Serve these garlic butter shrimp with:

  • Steamed white rice
  • Angel hair pasta
  • Garlic bread
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Roasted broccoli
  • A fresh green salad

Tips for Perfect Garlic Butter Shrimp

Don’t overcook the shrimp: Shrimp can become rubbery when overcooked, so check them early.

Use large shrimp: They hold up well during cooking and stay juicy.

Fresh garlic is best: Freshly minced garlic gives the butter sauce its strongest flavor.

Serve right away: These shrimp are best while hot and coated in the melted garlic butter.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1–2 hours
Total Time: About 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Method: Slow Cooker