Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Shrimp with Just 5 Ingredients

This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Shrimp is an effortless, flavor-packed dish with just 5 ingredients! Perfect over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Shrimp (5 Ingredients)

Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 1-2 hours (Low) | Total Time: 1-2.5 hours
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined (fresh or thawed)

• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted

• 6-8 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (or ½ tsp lemon zest)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or ½ tsp paprika + ½ tsp dried parsley)

• Optional garnish: Fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, extra lemon

Instructions:

1. Prep Shrimp:

   • Pat shrimp dry and place in the slow cooker.

2. Make Garlic Butter Sauce:

   • In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Pour over shrimp.

3. Slow Cook:

   • Cover and cook on LOW for 1-2 hours (or HIGH for 30-45 mins), stirring once halfway.

   • Shrimp is done when pink and opaque (don’t overcook, or they’ll get rubbery).

4. Serve:

   • Garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Serve with:

     • Pasta or rice

     • Crusty bread (for dipping!)

     • Steamed veggies (as a light option)

Tips:

• For extra flavor: Add ¼ cup white wine or a dash of Worcestershire sauce.

• Spice it up: Toss in red pepper flakes or Cajun seasoning.

• Don’t overcook: Check shrimp early—they cook fast!

This dish is so simple but tastes gourmet—perfect for busy days. Enjoy! 😋🍤

Would you like a variation (like creamy garlic shrimp or spicy Cajun-style)? Let me know!