Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and delectable dish that brings together tender shrimp bathed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe requires minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, making it ideal for any night of the week. Serve over pasta, rice, or alongside fresh vegetables to create a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by thawing frozen shrimp if needed.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté until golden brown (about 1 minute).
- Toss in the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes per side).
- Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice; toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. - If desired, substitute olive oil for butter for a lighter version. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.