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Jessica Morgan

Seaside Comfort Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe You’ll Love!

A delicious and easy recipe for garlic butter shrimp that is perfect for a comforting seaside meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Cooked rice or crusty bread for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked through.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, mixing well to combine.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  7. Serve immediately over cooked rice or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mg

Notes

  • For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup heavy cream after cooking the shrimp.
  • For a touch of sweetness, toss in some cherry tomatoes during the last minute of cooking.

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