Garlic Butter Shrimp
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4.7
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Description
The Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe uses peeled shrimp cooked quickly in a skillet with butter and fresh minced garlic. The garlic is sautéed briefly to release aroma without burning, then shrimp are added and cooked evenly on both sides. The remaining butter, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley are stirred in to create a smooth, bright sauce that coats the shrimp. Optional red pepper flakes add a touch of heat.
This method yields shrimp that are plump and tender with a glossy, buttery coating that has fragrant garlic and fresh herb notes. The lemon juice adds acidity to balance the rich butter, while the parsley contributes fresh color and flavor. It’s suitable as a main dish or an appetizer and pairs well with rice, pasta, or a simple salad.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp thawed, Argentinean pink variety
- 4 clove garlic
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium to medium-high heat, melt two tablespoons of butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes Cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant, do not allow garlic to burn.
- Add the shrimp to the pan. Cook for about 90 seconds, then turn and cook for 90 seconds more.
- Add the other 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, or until butter is melted. Stir in parsley. Remove from heat.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 316mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 992mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 16.5mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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