Garlic Butter Shrimp
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- 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, allowing it to foam and bubble slightly.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp in the skillet, ensuring they are evenly spread out, until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp to add a fresh touch, and serve immediately.
Notes
Pair with steamed jasmine rice or garlic bread for a complete meal. Fresh garlic is essential for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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