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: 183 kcal, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 35 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 430 mg, Sodium: 1338 mg, Potassium: 165 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 25 IU, Vitamin C: 8 mg, Calcium: 268 mg, Iron: 4 mg