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Garlic butter shrimp on a white plate, coated in spicy sauce and fresh parsley.

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.
    Adding fresh lemon juice to garlic butter shrimp cooking in a skillet.

Nutrition

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