Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
Description
The Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe highlights large, peeled and deveined shrimp cooked gently in a butter base infused with finely minced garlic. The shrimp are cooked just until they turn pink, ensuring they remain tender and juicy. A pinch of optional crushed chili peppers adds subtle heat, while seasoning with sea salt and black pepper balances the flavors. Fresh lemon juice and minced cilantro or parsley are stirred in at the end, lending a crisp, citrusy finish to the buttery sauce. The cooking method emphasizes brief sautéing over medium heat to avoid overcooking.
The final dish features shrimp coated in a smooth, buttery sauce punctuated by garlic and lemon's refreshing notes. The shrimp's tender texture contrasts with the slight kick from the chili flakes if used. Serving the shrimp with lemon wedges adds an extra burst of citrus as desired. This preparation works well as a quick seafood entrée on its own or paired with grains and leafy greens for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 ½ lb Shrimp peeled and deviened, large
- 1 pinch chili peppers optional, crushed
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper sea salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon cilantro can substitute parsley, minced
- lemon for serving, wedges
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the prawn prawns, chili flakes, salt, and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring a few times. Remove them from the heat as soon as they turn pink. Be careful not to overcook or they will turn rubbery. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro.
- Serve the prawns with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 255mg | 85% |
| Sodium | 1094mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 786IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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