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Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Savor the rich flavors of Garlic Butter Shrimp with this easy recipe. Perfect for grilling, packed with garlic and parsley, it’s a dish that impresses every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large shrimp cleaned but with heads and shells intact
  • 100 g butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • for serving lemon wedges

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Tongs
  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • Silicone Brush

Method
 

  1. Clean the shrimp by removing the vein while keeping the heads and shells on, then rinse and pat dry.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and mash until smooth.
  3. Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high and brush with olive oil.
  4. Coat each shrimp with the garlic butter mixture and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until opaque and golden.
  5. Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with leftover garlic butter, garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 230mgVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Try using frozen shrimp; just ensure they're properly thawed before cooking. You can substitute clarified butter or ghee for butter, and use various herbs like cilantro or basil in place of parsley. For flavor, a splash of brandy can be added to the garlic butter sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a bit of butter.
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