Garlic Butter Shrimp
A delightful blend of fresh shrimp, buttery garlic flavors, and zesty lemon juice that comes together in less than 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 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 over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in the lemon juice and cook for an additional minute.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Serve over rice or pasta for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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