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Garlic Butter Shrimp

A quick and delicious dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for serving over pasta or rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • 1 lemon juiced

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
Finish the Dish
  1. Remove the skillet from heat, add the remaining butter and lemon juice, stirring until the butter is melted and the shrimp are well coated.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately over pasta or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in lemon juice and garlic for 15-30 minutes before cooking.

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