Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick, savory garlic butter shrimp served with lemon and parsley.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat shrimp dry and season with half of the salt and pepper. In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice, remaining salt, pepper, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with bread or over pasta if desired.
Notes
Best served fresh. Pair with crusty bread or over a bed of pasta.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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