Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and easy dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a buttery lemon and garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight 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: American
- Diet: Seafood
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 until it begins to foam and bubble.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp by adding them to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, stirring gently to coat the shrimp.
- Cook for another minute to combine the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg