Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and delectable dish featuring juicy shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce with a splash of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it starts to bubble gently.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, taking care not to let it brown.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper, tossing to coat.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp, stirring to combine, and cook for an additional minute to let those flavors meld beautifully.
- Garnish your dish with fresh, chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Serve over pasta, rice, or with a crunchy salad. Pairs well with a chilled Sauvignon Blanc.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg