Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and tantalizing dish that perfectly combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce. In just 20 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Each bite of tender shrimp, enveloped in buttery garlic goodness, delivers a delightful umami experience. This versatile recipe can be served over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread, making it perfect for any occasion—from casual dinners to elegant gatherings. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll find yourself returning to this easy Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe time and again.
Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic cloves (minced)
- Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prep by peeling and deveining the shrimp, mincing the garlic, and chopping the parsley.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter without browning.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg