Description
15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and delicious seafood dish that brings gourmet flavors to your kitchen in just 15 minutes. This recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with fresh lemon juice and parsley for a burst of brightness. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings, this meal is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Serve it over fluffy rice, pasta, or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete dinner that will impress family and friends without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp if frozen. Peel and devein.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic; sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle lemon juice over shrimp; toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with parsley; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 230mg