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Juicy shrimp in spicy garlic butter sauce with fresh herbs on a white plate.

Garlic Butter Shrimp

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, and patted dry
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pinches cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and cayenne; set aside.
    Raw shrimp with spices in a white bowl ready for cooking.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    Sautéed shrimp with garlic and seasonings in a black skillet, ready for a delicious seafood dish.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  • Add lemon juice to taste and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
    Juicy shrimp being cooked in a skillet with garlic and spices.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 16gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 791mgFiber: 0.3g
Keyword Garlic Butter Shrimp
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