Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon

 Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon

If you're looking for a quick, delicious, and flavorful seafood dish, this Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon recipe is perfect! It takes just 15 minutes to prepare and is packed with bold flavors. Serve it over rice, pasta, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with salt and black pepper.

1. Cook the garlic: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

1. Sauté the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side.

1. Add lemon juice and butter: Reduce the heat to low, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, and drizzle in the lemon juice. Stir everything together, letting the flavors combine for another minute.

1. Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 220 kcal

• Protein: 25g

• Fat: 12g

• Carbohydrates: 3g

Tips:

• Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor, but frozen shrimp (thawed) works well too.
• Adjust the red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
• Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Enjoy your Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon, and let us know how it turned out!