Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and indulgent dish combining shrimp with garlic and butter for an irresistible meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- 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.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp, seasoned with salt and pepper, until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add the lemon juice and cook for an additional minute.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with crusty bread or over pasta.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor; don’t overcook to avoid rubbery texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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