Garlic Butter Shrimp
Juicy shrimp cooked in a garlicky butter sauce with lemon and parsley. A quick and easy dinner that pairs perfectly with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Optional: 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp. Rinse the shrimp and remove the shells. Devein the shrimp.
- Sauté the garlic. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Deglaze with wine (if using). Add wine and let it simmer for 30 seconds to deglaze the pan.
- Sauté the shrimp. Add the shrimp and cook until they are opaque, turning them frequently. Add the lemon juice and zest and heat through.
- Serve. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with rice or angel hair pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 289mgSodium: 248mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 176IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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