Description
Succulent shrimp cooked in a golden pool of melted butter, infused with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, allow the butter to melt slowly until it bubbles softly.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and let it sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp: Toss the cleaned shrimp into the skillet, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Add freshness: Remove the skillet from heat, stir in the chopped parsley.
- Serve delightfully: Plate the shrimp and drizzle any leftover buttery goodness over the top.
Notes
Pat the shrimp dry before cooking to enhance browning. This dish comes together quickly, so have all ingredients prepped before starting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg