Shrimp With Parsley Garlic Butter Recipe

Indulge in this sensational Shrimp with Parsley Garlic Butter recipe, adapted from the Williams-Sonoma Bride & Groom cookbook! Enjoy succulent shrimp bathed in a rich, flavorful garlic butter sauce. Easily customizable to your taste – use regular butter for a salty kick or unsalted for a milder flavor. This recipe is incredibly versatile: it works beautifully with fresh or frozen (pre-cooked) shrimp, and the flavorful garlic butter can be made ahead of time! Perfect for a romantic dinner or a weeknight treat.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 34 mins
Calories 384.5 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shrimp With Parsley Garlic Butter

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How to Make Shrimp With Parsley Garlic Butter

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 minced cloves of garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1/4 teaspoon of salt (or to taste, depending on your butter choice).
  4. Add 1 pound of shrimp (fresh or pre-cooked, deveined and shelled) to the skillet.
  5. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
  6. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

79 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

98g

Carbs

0g

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