Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and flavorful dish of shrimp sautéed in garlic and butter that creates a gourmet experience in less than 30 minutes.
- 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 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 it bubbles gently.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper, for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the lemon juice and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
For added heat, consider adding red pepper flakes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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