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Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Discover the magic of Garlic Butter Shrimp, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for grilling enthusiasts. Elevate your meals with this simple yet irresistible recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large shrimp or jumbo prawns cleaned but with heads and shells intact
  • 100 g softened butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 lemon Juice of half a lemon
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • as needed for serving lemon wedges

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Brush for Basting
  • Tongs for Flipping Shrimp
  • Paper Towels for drying shrimp

Method
 

  1. Clean the shrimp and remove the dark vein if necessary, keeping the heads and shells on.
  2. In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat the grill to medium-high heat and brush lightly with olive oil.
  4. Brush each shrimp with the garlic butter mixture and place them on the grill.
  5. Grill for about 3-4 minutes per side until the shells are pink and slightly crispy.
  6. Transfer the grilled shrimp to a serving platter and drizzle with leftover garlic butter. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 230mgVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a twist, add red chili flakes to the butter mixture for a subtle kick! Always use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Fresh garlic and parsley are key. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days or freeze uncooked shrimp in the butter mixture for longer storage. This dish is versatile and can be served with sides like grilled vegetables or rice, making it ideal for various occasions such as barbecues or potlucks.
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