Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
183 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
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This recipe for Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is a family favorite and a great way to shake up those weekday meals for the better!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 4-6 tablespoons butter
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Juice of 1 lemon
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Instructions
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel. In a large skillet melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add garlic and dried herbs and stir for 1 minute or until garlic is golden.
- Add shrimp and cook 4-6 minutes, stirring periodically, until pink and hot throughout. Stir in parsley or cilantro, and lemon juice to taste (one tablespoons is a good place to start). Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make it spicy: add 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick! (Highly recommended!)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
430mg
(143%)
Sodium
1338mg
(56%)
Potassium
165mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
25IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
268mg
(27%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 430mg | 143% |
| Sodium | 1338mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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