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Garlic Butter Shrimp

A delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Keyword: garlic butter shrimp, seafood, quick meals, easy recipes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper before adding to the skillet.
  • Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink.
  • Flip shrimp over and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in lemon juice and stir to combine.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
  • Pair with crusty bread for dipping in the sauce.
  • Enjoy your delicious garlic butter shrimp!

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g