15 Minute Sauteed Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
171 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
15 Minute Sauteed Shrimp
Description
15 Minute Sauteed Shrimp features peeled and deveined medium shrimp tossed with garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Cooking in a hot skillet with olive oil and butter gives the shrimp a delicate sear and a balanced buttery finish. The brief cooking time preserves their tender texture and ensures they remain juicy. Adding fresh lemon and parsley at the end brightens the flavor and adds freshness.
The preparation is straightforward and fast, ideal for a quick meal or seafood addition to salads and pasta. The light citrus and herb notes complement the mild shrimp well without heavy sauces.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges for an extra tang. The recipe focuses on the shrimp itself, relying on simple seasoning and gentle sautéing to highlight its flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter salted
- lemon and chopped parsley for serving, wedges
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with garlic, lemon, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Preheat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook while stirring for 4-6 minutes or just until pink.
- Remove from heat and toss with parsley if desired. Pour any juices over the shrimp before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 293mg | 98% |
| Sodium | 1052mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 88IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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