Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp
A simple yet elegant dish featuring shrimp cooked in a buttery garlic herb sauce that brings family and friends together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it’s bubbly and fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
- Introduce the shrimp to the skillet. Season them with dried parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and toss to combine all the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve alongside creamy risotto or garlic bread, and consider a chilled white wine pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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