Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and delectable dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, buttery garlic sauce, all ready in just 15 minutes. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings, promising to elevate your dining experience with minimal effort. Imagine juicy shrimp coated in a velvety garlic butter sauce, complemented by a splash of fresh lemon juice and vibrant parsley. Serve it over pasta, rice, or simply enjoy it on its own with crusty bread to soak up the mouthwatering sauce. With its vibrant flavors and simple ingredients, Garlic Butter Shrimp is destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by thawing the shrimp if frozen and patting them dry.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until foamy.
- Sauté minced garlic in the melted butter for about one minute until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high; add shrimp and cook for approximately two minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and mix well; cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup of Garlic Butter Shrimp (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 225mg