Description
A delicious and easy-to-make recipe for jumbo shrimp cooked in a rich butter garlic sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the jumbo shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in the lemon juice and cook for an additional minute.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with a side of rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Jumbo Shrimp, Butter Garlic Sauce, Seafood Recipe