Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and delicious dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen. This recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, resulting in an irresistible combination that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether served over pasta, rice, or enjoyed alone as an appetizer, this dish guarantees satisfaction in every bite. With minimal prep and cook time, you can impress family and friends with this delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking—mince garlic, clean shrimp, and zest the lemon.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked shrimp and sprinkle with chopped parsley; stir gently.
- Serve immediately over pasta or rice, or enjoy on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg