15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp (One Pan)

By The Thyra Kitchen Team  ·  August 24, 2026  ·  4 min read

When you want something fast, fresh and full of flavour, garlic butter shrimp is hard to beat. It comes together in one pan in about 15 minutes, and a titanium surface keeps the shrimp tender and the garlic golden rather than burnt.

Why this works so well on titanium

Shrimp cook in minutes, so even heat and quick response matter. A titanium pan preheats fast and spreads heat evenly, so the shrimp sear rather than steam, and the garlic butter turns nutty without catching. Because there is no coating, you can push the heat for a quick sear and still keep everything releasing cleanly.

What you will need

• 400g large shrimp, peeled and patted dry
• 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• A pinch of chilli flakes, juice of half a lemon
• Salt, pepper, and fresh parsley

Step by step

1. Preheat. Warm your titanium pan over medium-high, add the oil, and let it shimmer.
2. Sear the shrimp. Add them in a single layer and cook for about 1 minute per side, until just pink and opaque. Remove them to a plate.
3. Build the sauce. Lower the heat, add butter and garlic, and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant and golden.
4. Bring it together. Return the shrimp, add chilli and lemon, and toss for another 30 seconds.
5. Finish. Scatter with parsley and serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.

The bottom line

Garlic butter shrimp is proof that a great dinner does not need a long list of steps. One pan, a few minutes, and a hot, even titanium surface give you tender shrimp and a glossy sauce with almost no cleanup. Keep this one in your back pocket for busy nights.

Frequently asked questions

How do I avoid rubbery shrimp?

Cook them fast and pull them early. Shrimp are done the moment they turn pink and curl into a loose C. An overcooked, tight C means they went too far.

Fresh or frozen shrimp?

Both work. Thaw frozen shrimp fully and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steam.

What can I serve it with?

Rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter. A crisp green salad rounds it out.

Written by the Thyra Kitchen editorial team. Have a question about cooking on titanium? Reach out, we are happy to help.