Lemon Herb Garlic Butter Shrimp
Plump and juicy garlic butter shrimp packed with incredible flavors and ready in minutes!
Servings: 4 serves
Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 pounds fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, tail left ON
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Prep. Using paper towels, pat dry the shrimp thoroughly; set aside.
- Make the garlic butter sauce. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp. Add the shrimp; season them with salt, pepper, and paprika and cook for 1 minute per side.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Add the remaining butter, lemon juice, and fresh herbs; stir and cook for 1 more minute, or until the butter is melted and the shrimp is completely pink and opaque.
- Serve. Remove the shrimp from the heat; taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly, and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 1 to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 459mg | Sodium: 1714mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 11.2mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 4.3mg
