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Garlic Butter Shrimp

15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp That Melts in Your Mouth

A quick and flavorful dish featuring shrimp cooked in garlic butter sauce.

  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp for best results.
  • Adjust garlic to taste.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg

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