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Garlic Butter Shrimp

This go-to shrimp recipe for Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe makes an easy and quick meal that looks fancy. In just a few minutes, your shrimp will be perfectly cooked with garlic butter seasoning. 
Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword butter, garlic, shrimp
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 234kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 lb shrimp raw, peeled and deveined
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp grass-fed butter melted — use Ghee if you're doing Whole30
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Juice of 1 lemon or more, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add shrimp, salt and pepper.
  • Cook until pink for about 3 minutes. Don’t forget to stir occasionally. Set aside.
  • Add garlic to the skillet, and cook and stir few times for about 1 minute. Add butter, Italian seasoning and lemon juice.
  • Stir in shrimp and gently toss everything to combine. Cook for another minute.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Video

Notes

  • Click HERE to watch the web story. 
  • Buy peeled and deveined shrimp to save time on prepping.
  • Pat dry the shrimp before you add them to the skillet so they sear instead of steam.
  • If using frozen shrimp, make sure they are fully thawed before you start cooking with them.
  • To store: Put leftover shrimp into an airtight glass container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat: Rewarm leftover shrimp in the microwave or on the stovetop. 
  • To freeze: Freeze cooked shrimp in a freezer-safe bag once the shrimps have reached room temperature. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 1g