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Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Lemon Garlic Shrimp - easiest and best shrimp recipe with garlic, shrimp, butter and lemon, all ready in 20 mins. Perfect as appetizer or with pasta.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: Shrimp
Keyword: Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 222kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) shelled, deveined, tail-on medium-sized shrimp
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 dashes black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Rinse the shrimp thoroughly. Peel and devein the shrimp, but leave the tail-on. Drain the excess water in a colander. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat up a skillet on medium heat. Add the butter and saute and garlic until aromatic, but not browned. Add the shrimp and spread on a single layer, stir to cook well.
  • Add the cayenne pepper and lemon juice and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked. Add the parsley, stir to combine well. Dish out and serve immediately with some lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 315mg | Sodium: 1029mg