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Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp

Delicious Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp made simple, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt consider using sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
For the Garlic Herb Butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4-5 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs parsley, thyme, or basil (finely chopped)
For Serving
  • 2 wedges lemon serve alongside
  • crusty bread for soaking up the butter

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring frequently until it foams and begins to brown slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and quickly stir in the freshly chopped herbs.
  6. Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter, squeeze lemon wedges over the top, and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 350mgVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh shrimp and don't overcook to maintain tenderness.

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