Ingredients
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To make this delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create a Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet that is brimming with flavor:
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season them with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant, making sure not to burn it.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Stir well to coat the shrimp in the garlic butter sauce.
- Add Lemon Juice: Drizzle the lemon juice over the shrimp and give it a quick stir.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp for a fresh touch. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 25g