Garlic Butter Shrimp
A delightful medley of flavors, showcasing succulent shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce with a touch of zesty 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 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve over rice, garlic bread, or pasta. Pairs well with a green salad and a glass of white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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