Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Place seasoned shrimp in the skillet in a single layer; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes and drizzle with lemon juice; toss to combine.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 225mg