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15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp

15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp: Quick Indulgence You'll Love

Enjoy this 15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe, a quick and indulgent dish that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Opt for fresh shrimp whenever possible.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Rich base for the sauce.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh is ideal.
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 tablespoons of butter and let it melt.
  2. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  3. Place the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Gently flip each shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes until opaque and pink.
  5. Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with parsley.
  6. Transfer to serving plates and serve warm with crusty bread or pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning and lemon juice to taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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