Quick Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp

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🧄🦐 Quick Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp

Quick Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp is an easy, flavorful seafood dinner made with tender shrimp, rich butter, and plenty of fresh garlic. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, this slow cooker shrimp recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Serve these buttery garlic shrimp over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Add the Ingredients

Place the shrimp in the slow cooker. Add the butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Stir gently to coat the shrimp.

2. Cook

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

Shrimp cook quickly, so avoid leaving them in the slow cooker longer than necessary.

3. Finish the Sauce

Gently stir the shrimp with the melted garlic butter sauce.

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

4. Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

What to Serve with Garlic Butter Shrimp

These easy crockpot shrimp are delicious with:

  • Steamed white rice
  • Linguine or fettuccine
  • Garlic bread
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Roasted vegetables
  • Steamed broccoli
  • Fresh green salad

Tips for Perfect Crockpot Shrimp

Don’t overcook the shrimp: Shrimp need very little cooking time. Check them early to keep them tender.

Use fresh garlic: Freshly minced garlic gives the butter sauce a much richer flavor.

Use large shrimp: Larger shrimp are easier to monitor and tend to stay juicy.

Add lemon at the end: A fresh squeeze of lemon brightens the rich garlic butter flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Quick Crockpot Garlic Butter Shrimp is incredibly simple and packed with flavor. The combination of buttery richness, fresh garlic, lemon, and tender shrimp makes it an easy dinner the whole family can enjoy.

With just a handful of ingredients and minimal hands-on preparation, this recipe is perfect for a quick seafood meal any night of the week.

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