Garlic Butter Shrimp: A Delicious Recipe You’ll Love!
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and easy dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in the lemon juice and cook for an additional minute.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Fresh shrimp is recommended for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg