Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
This recipe for Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is a family favorite and a great way to shake up those weekday meals for the better!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 4-6 tablespoons butter
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel. In a large skillet melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add garlic and dried herbs and stir for 1 minute or until garlic is golden.
- Add shrimp and cook 4-6 minutes, stirring periodically, until pink and hot throughout. Stir in parsley or cilantro, and lemon juice to taste (one tablespoons is a good place to start). Serve immediately.
Notes
Make it spicy: add 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick! (Highly recommended!)
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 430mg | Sodium: 1338mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 4mg
