Description
This delicious garlic butter shrimp recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large lemon (juiced)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare ingredients: Gather shrimp, minced garlic, lemon juice, butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
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Cook shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink and opaque (3-5 minutes), flipping halfway through.
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Add lemon juice: Remove from heat briefly; squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and stir gently.
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Finish with butter: Return to low heat, add remaining tablespoon of butter, stirring until melted and combined.
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Serve: Transfer to plates or serve from the skillet. Garnish with parsley and enjoy with rice or crusty bread.
Notes
- This dish can be paired with rice, crusty bread, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg