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Garlic Butter Shrimp

Quick and easy garlic butter shrimp recipe, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoon Butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and let it melt.
  2. 2. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
  4. 4. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
  5. 5. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 200mg | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Garlic Butter, Shrimp
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