Description
Indulge in a gourmet experience with this Flavorful Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp recipe that combines succulent shrimp, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. Serve it over rice or pasta to enjoy a delightful meal that’s both satisfying and healthy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cold running water. Mince the garlic and chop the parsley.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it bubbles gently.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Remove from heat and stir in another tablespoon of butter along with chopped parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg