Dump a bag of frozen shrimp straight into the pot with 4 pantry staples and you’ll have a dinner so mouthwatering,

This 5-ingredient slow cooker frozen shrimp recipe is my kind of weeknight magic: you literally dump a bag of tail-on frozen raw shrimp into the crockpot with four pantry staples, walk away, and come back to a buttery, garlicky, lemony dinner that tastes like something from a cozy little seafood restaurant. It’s perfect for those nights when you forgot to thaw anything (so…most weeknights), but still want something that feels special enough to serve after a long workday. No searing, no pre-cooking, no fancy steps—just simple ingredients doing their thing while you handle the rest of your busy day.

Serve these slow cooker shrimp spooned over hot cooked rice, buttered noodles, or orzo to soak up all the garlicky lemon-butter sauce. Add a simple side salad or steamed green beans, broccoli, or asparagus to round things out. Crusty bread or garlic bread is perfect for dipping into the extra sauce, and if you like a little heat, pass red pepper flakes or hot sauce at the table so everyone can customize their plate.

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Frozen Shrimp

Servings: 4

Ingredients
1 (1 to 1.5-pound) bag tail-on frozen raw shrimp (16–30 count, shell off, deveined if possible)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or 3/4 teaspoon table salt), plus more to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh or bottled), plus lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Directions