Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp is a delightful and flavorful appetizer that brings together succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, creating a perfect balance of savory and aromatic notes. This dish is quick to prepare and makes for an impressive start to any meal.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Unsalted butter - 50 grams
• Garlic (minced) - 4 cloves
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
4. Reduce the heat to low and add the butter to the skillet, stirring until melted and combined with the shrimp.
5. Pour in the lemon juice and toss the shrimp to coat evenly in the garlic butter sauce.
6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 720 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, helping to build and repair tissues.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.

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