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Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Savor the rich flavors of Garlic Butter Shrimp with this easy 18-minute recipe. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests effortlessly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large shrimp (heads and shells on, deveined)
  • 100 g softened butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 lemon juice Juice of half a lemon
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to drizzle olive oil
  • as needed Lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Grill or stovetop grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Basting brush
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Clean the shrimp, leaving the heads and shells intact, then rinse and pat dry.
  2. In a bowl, mash the softened butter with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat and brush lightly with olive oil.
  4. Brush the shrimp with the garlic butter mixture and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
  5. Serve the grilled shrimp on a platter with any leftover garlic butter and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 220mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is highly appreciated for its simplicity and irresistible flavor. A dish that will make you admire your culinary skills!
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