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Close-up of garlic butter shrimp garnished with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes in a white bowl.

Garlic Butter Shrimp

A simple and flavorful shrimp dish cooked in garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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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
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 230mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 180mgVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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