Lemon Garlic Shrimp
This lemon garlic shrimp is the easiest shrimp recipe, cooked scampi-style with a delicious sauce made from lemon juice, parsley, and garlic butter. It's delicious as an appetizer or as a meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 to 1½ pounds fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring very frequently. Do not burn the garlic.
- Cook the shrimp. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper; cook until the shrimp turns pink on all sides, about 2 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and parsley. Mix the lemon juice and parsley in a small bowl until well combined. Add the lemon juice mixture to the shrimp and bring it to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Season and serve. Remove from heat and taste for seasonings; adjust accordingly. Serve as is, or serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 304mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 667IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 1mg
