Description
A quick and delightful garlic butter shrimp dish that brings warmth and comfort to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all your ingredients to keep the cooking process organized.
- Sauté the garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until opaque.
- Add fresh herbs: Remove the skillet from heat and add chopped parsley or cilantro along with a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss to combine.
- Serve: Spoon the garlic butter shrimp over a bed of rice or alongside crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Notes
Pat the shrimp dry for a nice sear and avoid overcrowding the pan for best results. Add seasonal vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, garlic, butter, quick recipe, family favorite