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Garlic Butter Shrimp
This Garlic Butter Shrimp is so easy to make and tastes so so good! If you love shrimp and garlic, then this is the recipe for you! Makes a great dinner or appetizer.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 1 clove garlic grated or minced finely
- 1/2 teaspoon dried or fresh chives
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 lb. peeled and deveined medium shrimp* I used 43-50
Instructions
- Stir butter, garlic, chives, salt and pepper together to incorporate. Melt in large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add in shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes a side or until they turn bright pink. Remove from pan immediately to prevent overcooking and serve hot.
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Notes
- *any size of shrimp should work just fine!
Nutrition Information
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
301mg
(100%)
Sodium
931mg
(39%)
Potassium
91mg
(3%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
175IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 301mg | 100% |
| Sodium | 931mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.