Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that delivers restaurant-quality flavors in just 15 minutes. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with zesty lemon and fresh parsley. Ideal for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, this versatile dish can be served as a main course or an appetizer. With its delightful combination of buttery goodness and vibrant flavors, Garlic Butter Shrimp is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to combine. Heat through for one more minute.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg