Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
A delightful fusion of succulent shrimp cooked in a rich, buttery sauce, brightened with the fresh zing of lemon and aromatic garlic.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 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
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 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 about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to high and add the shrimp to the skillet.
- Sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with rice or garlic bread to enjoy the buttery sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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