Garlic Butter Shrimp
A delightful and quick dish featuring succulent shrimp nestled 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: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 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 sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in the lemon juice and cook for an additional minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality, fresh shrimp for the best flavor. Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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