Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and flavorful dish featuring shrimp sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, brightened with fresh lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Pair with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. This dish can be made healthier by using less butter or a light margarine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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