Description
Garlic butter shrimp is a quick and delicious dish that tantalizes your taste buds with succulent shrimp in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress. With its vibrant flavors and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself making this dish again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown.
- Carefully add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side. Flip halfway through.
- Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce; stir well. Simmer for another minute until slightly thickened.
- Finish with lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes if desired. Stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg