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Garlic Herb Shrimp

Garlic Herb Shrimp

Savor the flavors of summer with Garlic Herb Shrimp. Quick, easy, and bursting with garlic butter goodness, this dish is perfect for grilling season. Serve it as an appetizer or main course!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large shrimp (with shells and heads) for extra flavor
  • 100 g softened butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • 1 lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Grill or stovetop griddle
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Brush for oiling the grill
  • Paper towels for drying shrimp

Method
 

  1. Clean the shrimp by removing the vein and rinsing under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  3. Preheat your grill or stovetop griddle to medium-high heat and brush with olive oil.
  4. Coat each shrimp generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  5. Place the shrimp on the hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until pink and charred.
  6. Transfer the grilled shrimp 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: 170mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for summer barbecues and pairs well with crusty bread or sides like rice and grilled vegetables. Enjoy!
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