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Delicious Sauteed Shrimp

Delicious Sautéed Shrimp in Garlic Butter for Quick Enjoyment

This delicious sautéed shrimp recipe combines fresh shrimp with flavorful garlic butter for a quick and impressive dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound fresh, peeled, and deveined shrimp
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For Garnishing
  • to taste chopped parsley

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Delicious Sautéed Shrimp
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes until hot but not smoking.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and let them melt together for about 1 minute.
  3. Sprinkle in 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant and slightly golden.
  4. Add 1 pound of fresh shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring until pink and opaque.
  5. Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully pink and curled.
  6. Remove from heat, transfer to a serving plate, and drizzle with the remaining garlic butter sauce.
  7. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 220mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep a close watch on the shrimp to prevent overcooking, as they should only take a few minutes to become tender.

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