Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
Succulent jumbo shrimp sautéed in a garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs raw jumbo shrimp thawed, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup parsley Italian parsley recommended
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon sliced into wedges
Instructions
- Add garlic cloves, parsley and butter to a food processor or blender. Process in intervals to a coarse paste, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides with a spatula.
- Using a spatula, spread half of the garlic butter onto a large skillet. Arrange the shrimp neatly in one layer on top. Then spread the rest of the garlic butter evenly on top
- Spread the remaining butter paste evenly on top of the shrimp, squeezing between your thumb and forefinger to make manageable pieces.
- Place the skillet on medium heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through (see note).
- Remove from heat and use tongs to lift out of the pan onto a serving plate. Garnish with fresh lemon and serve warm.
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Notes
- Cooking time will depend on the size of the shrimp: medium shrimp could take as little as 3-4 minutes while extra jumbo may take 8-10 minutes.
- You can thaw frozen shrimp quickly by placing them into a large bowl of cold water. After 5 minutes, drain the water and the shrimp will be ready for use.
- For a lighter variation, substitute olive oil for butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 316mg | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 130mg | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 16.9mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 2.7mg | Net Carbs: 1g