Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, a quick and easy dish that combines tender shrimp with a rich garlic-infused butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe takes just 20 minutes from prep to plate and is sure to impress your family and friends. The bold combination of garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of jalapeño creates an irresistible dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or over pasta and rice. Get ready to savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 jalapeño (minced)
- 10 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 lb shrimp (deveined)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a wide pan over low heat. Add minced garlic and jalapeño; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cilantro and parsley, then add remaining olive oil; cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the pan, cooking for about 2-4 minutes on each side until pink and firm. Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: MAIN DISH
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg