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A plate of glistening garlic butter shrimp, seasoned with fresh parsley, perfect for shrimp recipes.

Garlic Butter Shrimp

A simple and flavorful shrimp dish cooked in garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 285mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 180mgVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

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