Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that brings restaurant-quality dining to your home with minimal effort. This recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced by a splash of fresh lemon juice and garnished with vibrant parsley. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The buttery sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread, allowing you to savor every last drop. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delightful meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure shrimp are thawed.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Place shrimp in the pan in a single layer; cook for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze lemon juice over cooked shrimp and toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
– For added flavor, consider tossing in red pepper flakes or substituting parsley with cilantro.
– Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg