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Garlic Butter Shrimp

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A quick and satisfying garlic butter shrimp recipe that brings together the delicious flavors of garlic, butter, and shrimp.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the skillet for even cooking and consider adding red pepper flakes for heat.