Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and delicious garlic butter shrimp dish that brings vibrant flavors and nostalgia to your dining table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Gently add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are perfectly cooked through.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley right at the end.
- Serve the garlic butter shrimp hot, alongside a wedge of lemon.
Notes
Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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