Shrimp In Garlic Butter Recipe

Dive into a flavor explosion with this incredibly easy Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce recipe! Ready in under 25 minutes, this dish features succulent shrimp swimming in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Perfect served over your favorite pasta, or spooned generously onto crusty grilled French bread for an unforgettable appetizer or light meal. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 21 mins
Calories 540.2 kcal
Protein 94g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shrimp In Garlic Butter

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How to Make Shrimp In Garlic Butter

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  3. Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional, but recommended) and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
  5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta or with grilled French bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

105g

Carbs

1g

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