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🦐 Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Shrimp

“Put raw shrimp in a slow cooker with these 3 ingredients… it’s seafood heaven!”

📌 Full Recipe in the FIRST COMMENT 👇

🌟 Introduction

Seafood doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious, tender, and irresistible. This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is proof. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you get a dish that’s:

Juicy and perfectly cooked shrimp
Rich, buttery, garlicky sauce
Comforting yet elegant enough for dinner parties

Whether you’re cooking for yourself, a family dinner, or impressing guests, this recipe turns a few simple ingredients into seafood heaven.

📜 History of Shrimp in Slow Cooking

Shrimp has been a beloved seafood across cultures for centuries, from coastal American dishes like shrimp boils to Mediterranean garlic shrimp recipes. Slow cookers became popular in the 1970s, allowing home cooks to create rich, flavorful meals without constant attention.

Combining shrimp with butter, garlic, and seasoning in a slow cooker is a modern convenience twist on classic seafood techniques, giving you perfectly cooked shrimp every time.

🧱 Formation of This Dish

The secret lies in layering flavors and timing:

Raw shrimp cooks gently in a garlic butter sauce.
Minimal cooking ensures shrimp stays juicy and tender, not rubbery.
A slow cooker infuses the butter and garlic throughout, creating seafood-rich liquid you can spoon over rice or pasta.

🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4)

1 ½ lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika (optional for color and flavor)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: chopped parsley and lemon wedges for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)

1️⃣ Prepare the Shrimp

Peel and devein shrimp if needed
Pat shrimp dry

2️⃣ Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker

Place raw shrimp in the slow cooker
Add butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper

3️⃣ Cook

Cover and cook on LOW for 1–1.5 hours
Shrimp should turn pink and opaque
Be careful: slow cookers can overcook shrimp if left too long

4️⃣ Serve

Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges
Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread

🔥 Cooking Methods

✔️ Slow Cooker Method (Classic)

Gentle cooking infuses butter and garlic into the shrimp
Hands-off, minimal effort

✔️ Stovetop Skillet Method

Sauté garlic in butter
Add shrimp and cook 3–4 minutes until pink
Great for faster cooking

✔️ Oven-Baked Variation

Place shrimp, butter, and garlic in a baking dish
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes
Keeps shrimp tender and juicy

❤️ Who Will Love This Recipe?

🦐 Shrimp Lovers

Tender, buttery shrimp every bite.

🧄 Garlic Fans

Rich, aromatic, buttery flavor.

🍽️ Quick & Easy Cooks

Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Entertaining

Perfect for weeknight dinners or seafood dinner parties.

⭐ Tips for Best Results

Use raw shrimp only, never pre-cooked, to avoid rubbery texture
Peel and devein for the best flavor and texture
Watch cooking time closely in slow cooker
Add fresh herbs or a splash of white wine for extra flavor

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Over white or jasmine rice
Tossed with linguine or spaghetti
With a side of roasted vegetables or garlic bread

✨ Conclusion

This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Shrimp is hands-down seafood heaven. Juicy, buttery, garlicky, and easy to make, it’s perfect for anyone who loves seafood without the fuss.

Once you try it, it will quickly become a go-to recipe for family dinners, date nights, and special occasions. 🦐💛

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