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Garlic Shrimp

Garlic Shrimp in Creamy Butter Sauce Ready in 20 Minutes

This Garlic Shrimp recipe features juicy shrimp in a creamy garlic butter sauce, ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound extra large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves minced fresh garlic
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola/avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, adjust for heat
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice preferably freshly squeezed
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Large non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the extra large shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, combine shrimp with all-purpose flour, paprika, cayenne (if desired), salt, and pepper.
  2. In a large non-stick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the coated shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink, then flip each shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes until fully cooked.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Toss the shrimp in the garlic butter sauce. Garnish with minced parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and adjust the seasoning to your preference.

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