Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp is an elegant dish made with juicy shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- Shrimp: Fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined for a quick cook.
- Butter: Unsalted butter is best for controlling the flavor. Use a few tablespoons to create a rich sauce.
- Garlic: Fresh cloves minced for a strong aromatic flavor.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed to brighten the dish and balance the richness.
- Parsley: Fresh parsley adds a touch of color and flavor to finish the dish.
- Salt and Pepper: For seasoning to taste, enhancing the flavor of the shrimp.
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter until melted.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but do not let it burn.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Pour lemon juice over the shrimp and toss to combine, cooking for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Don’t Overcook the Shrimp: They cook quickly, and overcooking can make them rubbery.
- Adjust the Garlic Level: If you love garlic, feel free to add extra cloves for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Garlic, Shrimp, Butter