Description
Jumbo Shrimp in Butter Garlic Sauce is a quick and indulgent dish that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Plump, juicy shrimp are sautéed to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with fresh lemon and parsley for brightness. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With just 15 minutes of cooking time, you’ll be savoring each flavorful bite in no time.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until foamy.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked shrimp and sprinkle with parsley. Toss to coat.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 645mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 220mg