Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp recipe, ready in just 20 minutes. This dish features succulent shrimp enveloped in a rich garlic lemon butter sauce, making it perfect for busy evenings or special occasions. Pair it with rice, pasta, or vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw them in cold water for 15-20 minutes and pat dry.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Place shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked shrimp and stir gently to coat.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg