Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and easy dish that brings a taste of the ocean to your table with succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter.
- 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.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added richness, finish with a drizzle of olive oil or a tablespoon of cream. Pair with crusty bread, rice, or a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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