Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and delightful dish featuring shrimp enhanced by the richness of butter, bold garlic, and fresh lemon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers and starts to foam.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
- Cook the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper, until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and stir to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure shrimp is fully thawed before cooking. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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