Garlic Butter Shrimp
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5.0
78 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
280 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Butter Shrimp
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Shrimp is tossed in a garlic butter sauce and cooked until juicy and tender!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
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Instructions
- Toss shrimp with lemon zest and salt & pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add shrimp and cook 1 minute.
- Flip over, add butter and cook 2-3 minutes more or just until cooked through.
- Remove pan from heat and sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Be sure to prepare all of your ingredients before you start cooking as this recipe comes together fast!
- Do not overcook shrimp.
- Option: add some heavy cream with the butter to create a creamy sauce.
- If adding veggies to make this a complete meal, ensure your veggies are pre-cooked, roasted or steamed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
280
(14%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
451mg
(150%)
Sodium
1398mg
(58%)
Potassium
147mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
431IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
255mg
(26%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 451mg | 150% |
| Sodium | 1398mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 431IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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78 reviews
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