Description
๐ฆ Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick, flavorful seafood dish perfect for busy weeknights or elegant appetizers.
๐ Combining zesty lemon and rich butter with fresh garlic, this recipe offers a simple yet delicious way to enjoy shrimp.
Ingredients
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 1 pound large shrimp (16-20 count), peeled, deveined, tails optional
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 2-3 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
– Juice of one lemon
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1-First, melt the 4 tablespoons butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. This sets the stage for the flavors to blend nicely. Once the butter is ready, add the 1 pound of shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
2-Cook the shrimp for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque. Keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking. Then, add 2-3 teaspoons of minced garlic and cook for another minute to bring out its aroma.
3-Finally, stir in the juice of one lemon and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley before serving right away. For a similar twist, try out our shrimp scampi pasta recipe if youโre in the mood for pasta-based options. The whole process takes just about 10 minutes, making it perfect for quick dinners.
Notes
๐ฆ Use large shrimp like extra jumbo (16-20 per pound) for best texture and flavor.
๐ง Fresh minced garlic enhances the taste more than jarred garlic.
โฒ๏ธ Watch shrimp closely to avoid overcooking; done when pink and opaque.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautรฉing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 481 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 315 mg
Keywords: Garlic Shrimp, Butter Shrimp, Quick Seafood, Easy Shrimp
