Looking for a delicious and easy meal? This garlic butter shrimp is the perfect choice! With a rich buttery sauce, garlic, and a touch of lemon, it’s bursting with flavor and comes together in no time. Great for a quick dinner or served over pasta, rice, or veggies!
🔥 Prep Time: ⏳ 5 minutes | Cook Time: 🍽️ 10 minutes | Total Time: ⏳ 15 minutes | Servings: 🍴 2-4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for a kick
Let’s Cook!
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Cook shrimp: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add lemon and season: Return the shrimp to the skillet. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp in the garlic butter sauce to coat them evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or steamed veggies.
“Indulge in this buttery, garlicky shrimp – the perfect quick and tasty meal!”
Tips & Variations:
- Add vegetables: Toss in some spinach, broccoli, or zucchini to make it a more filling meal.
- Spicy version: Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to spice it up.
- Make it creamy: Stir in a splash of cream for a rich, creamy sauce.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (1/4 of the recipe):
Calories: 220
Fat: 16g
Carbs: 2g
Protein: 21g
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