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brown butter lemon garlic shrimp
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Brown Butter Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Brown Butter Lemon Garlic Shrimp - Garlicky, buttery, lemony goodness in each bite and the shrimp can be served with pasta, rice or salad.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: Shrimp
Keyword: brown butter lemon garlic shrimp
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) shelled and deveined shrimp, tail on
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 dashes cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

  • Rinse the shrimp with cold water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  • Heat up a skillet, cast-iron preferred. Add the unsalted butter on medium heat. Melt and stir the butter until it starts to foam and the color turn brown. Add the garlic and saute for 10 seconds before adding the shrimp.
  • Stir and toss the shrimp with a spatula until both sides are nicely cooked. Add the salt, cayenne pepper, white wine and lemon juice. Cook and reduce the sauce a little bit. Add the parsley and turn off the heat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 3people | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 230mg | Sodium: 1441mg