Description
Delicious and easy garlic butter shrimp recipe that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Juicy shrimp cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, finished with a squeeze of lemon and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
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For the shrimp:
- 1/2 lb. frozen shrimp, thawed and peeled
For the garlic butter sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: If using frozen shrimp, thaw by running cool water over them. Peel the shrimp if necessary and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Prepare the sauce: Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque on both sides.
- Add flavor: Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and parsley. Cook for an additional minute.
- Season and serve: Season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Toss to combine and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 235mg
