Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
A delightful dish that combines shrimp with the rich flavors of lemon, garlic, and butter, perfect for a quick and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it’s creamy and bubbling.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Introduce the shrimp to the skillet, cooking each side for about 2-3 minutes until they are pink and opaque.
- Pour in the fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with fresh, chopped parsley.
- Plate your shrimp and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and ensure shrimp are completely thawed if frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg