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Close-up of succulent garlic butter shrimp, glistening with sauce and sprinkled with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes.

Garlic Butter Shrimp

A simple and flavorful shrimp dish cooked in garlic butter sauce.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 5 minutes
Temps total 15 minutes
Portions: 4 people
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtéines: 24gFat: 12gLipides saturés: 7gCholéstérol: 285mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 180mgVitamine A: 15IUVitamine C: 10mgCalcium: 8mgFer: 15mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or over pasta for a complete meal.

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