Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in lemon juice and garlic, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 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 for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Introduce the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with rice or salad, and consider pairing it with crusty bread and a crisp white wine. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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