5 from 347 votes
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Garlic Butter Shrimp is made by sautéing large peeled and deveined shrimp in butter with garlic, Italian seasoning, and a squeeze of lemon juice. The result is shrimp with a tender, juicy interior and a buttery, garlicky exterior enhanced by herbs and a fresh citrus finish. It's a straightforward dish for a quick, flavorful seafood option.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
215 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 lb Shrimp I use 16-20 count size, peeled, deveined and tails removed if desired, large
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2-3 teaspoons garlic use more if you love garlic!, minced
- lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place the butter in a large pan and melt over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Stir in the lemon juice and parsley, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
315mg
(105%)
Sodium
481mg
(20%)
Potassium
90mg
(2%)
Vitamin A
350IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
4.6mg
(5%)
Calcium
176mg
(18%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 315mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 481mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.