Description
Quick and easy garlic butter shrimp with a rich, savory flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best results.
- Adjust garlic to taste.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, quick seafood dish