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Garlic butter shrimp is a delicious and flavorful seafood dish that can be made with ease at home. The recipe combines succulent shrimps, butter, garlic, and various herbs and spices to make a delightful meal.

Garlic Butter Shrimp

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Garlic butter shrimp is a delicious and flavorful seafood dish that can be made with ease at home. The recipe combines succulent shrimps, butter, garlic, and various herbs and spices to make a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 264 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined with tails on
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 bulb garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • ½ medium lemon
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes crushed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Start by heating up a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Add 1 bulb of minced garlic. Once the garlic has browned slightly (~1 minute), add 4 tablespoons of butter. Move the butter around until it melts.
  • Add 1 pound of medium-sized raw shrimps, cook until they turn pink (2-3 minutes on each side).
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Next, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional).
  • Flip it over, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, then squeeze and add 1/2 lemon juice.
  • Finally, add 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley then toss together for 1 minute and remove from heat.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 213mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 335mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 558IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Garlic Butter Shrimp, Seafood
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