Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp recipe that combines sweet shrimp with a rich buttery sauce and aromatic garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foaming.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
- Cook the shrimp, seasoned with salt and pepper, for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Add the lemon juice to brighten the dish.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh shrimp and experimenting with spices like red pepper flakes or herbs like basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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