Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Lemon Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful seafood dish that will elevate your dining experience. With succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, accented by the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice, this recipe is perfect for dinner parties or busy weeknights. In just 15 minutes, you can create a visually stunning and delicious plate that will leave your family and friends raving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prep shrimp by thawing if frozen. Gather all ingredients.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze lemon juice over cooked shrimp and stir for another minute to combine flavors.
- Remove from heat and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
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