Garlic Butter Shrimp
A simple yet elegant Garlic Butter Shrimp dish that is perfect for weekday dinners or special occasions.
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until shiny and bubbling.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp in the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper, until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add the lemon juice and cook for an additional minute.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve over rice, pasta, or in a salad. Pairs well with white wine or iced tea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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