Garlic butter shrimp: The ultimate quick gourmet dish!
Garlic butter shrimp is a quick and gourmet dish that combines succulent shrimp with rich garlic butter for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in the lemon juice and remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg