Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Author: Sara Smith Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Other Recipes Cuisine: American Diet: Pescatarian

Ingredients

  • Shrimp, peeled and deveined, about 1 pound
  • Butter, 4 tablespoons
  • Garlic, 3 to 4 cloves, minced
  • Lemon juice, from half a lemon or about 2 tablespoons
  • White wine, 1/4 cup
  • Fresh parsley, a handful, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
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Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they turn pink.
  4. Pour in the lemon juice and white wine, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. For a lighter version, replace half the butter with olive oil. If you're allergic to shrimp, try substituting with scallops or firm fish.