Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and delightful Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp dish that captures the essence of a seaside restaurant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a complete meal, serve with jasmine rice or a fresh salad. Pairs well with white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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