Name: Garlic Butter Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined; 4 tablespoons butter; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Garlic Butter Shrimp

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This simple garlic butter shrimp dish makes a lovely meal with rice or pasta. Fresh lemon juice adds bright flavor to the shrimp while parsley adds to the color.

Author: Diana Rattray
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Shrimp, Easy Meals

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

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Instructions

Rinse the shrimp. Remove the shells. With the tip of a sharp knife, make a shallow cut down the back of the shrimp; remove the veins. Rinse well and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque, turning frequently. Add the lemon juice and heat through.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with rice or angel hair pasta.

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