Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe - The easiest and most delicious way to prepare shrimp with lemon, butter and garlic. Serve as is, or serve the shrimp with pasta or rice for a complete meal!
Servings : 4
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 to 1-1/2 pounds shrimp , peeled and deveined
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 1/4- cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. DO NOT burn the garlic.
- Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper; cook until the shrimp turns pink, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- In a small mixing bowl combine the lemon juice and parsley; mix until well combined.
- Add the lemon juice mixture to the shrimp and bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and taste for seasonings; adjust accordingly.
- Serve as is, or serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 109 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 0 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Cholesterol: 33 mg | Sodium: 112 mg | Potassium: 27 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 0 g | Vitamin A: 350 IU | Vitamin C: 6.8 mg | Calcium: 9 mg | Iron: 0.1 mg | Net Carbs: 2 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.