Garlic Butter Shrimp
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Garlic Butter Shrimp
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This succulent Garlic Butter Shrimp is perfect as an appetizer or as a full meal! It's also extremely quick and easy to make and ready in less than 20 minutes. The shrimp are lovingly pan-fried in an amazing garlicky butter, with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 pound Shrimp large or jumbo, shelled
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp: Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter to a large skillet, over medium high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp turns pink. Season with salt. Flip over and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add garlic: Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 seconds or until aromatic. Do not burn.
- Finish the shrimp: Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice and parsley. Turn off the heat. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- When buying fresh shrimp, it should not have a fishy smell. Fresh shrimp, like other seafood, should smell clean, like saltwater, or the sea.
- Press the body of the shrimp with your finger. If your finger leaves an indentation, that shrimp isn't fresh.
- Never thaw shrimp on the counter as this can be dangerous, always thaw it in the refrigerator.
- Freshly cooked shrimp is really at it's best when served immediately, but is perfectly fine in the fridge for up to 2-3 days in an airtight container.
- Allow cooked shrimp to cool completely before placing in airtight freezer bags or containers, and store up to 3-4 months. When ready to use, take them directly from the freezer to your pan for reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
154mg
(6%)
Potassium
59mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
741IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 741IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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366 reviews
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