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Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe


  • Author: Elena Bennett
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp combines fresh shrimp sautéed in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, creating a flavorful dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

  • Shrimp: Fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined.
  • Butter: Unsalted butter for a creamy base.
  • Garlic: Freshly minced for flavor.
  • Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed for tanginess.
  • Parsley: Fresh for garnish.
  • Red Pepper Flakes: Optional for heat.

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt, garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Fresh shrimp gives the best flavor.
  • Watch for overcooking to maintain tenderness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg

Keywords: shrimp, lemon garlic, butter