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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: Shrimp
Cuisine: American Recipes
Keyword: Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Servings: 4 people
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) medium-sized shrimp shelled, deveined, tail-on
  • 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, leaving the tails on. Drain any excess water in a colander and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and sauté the garlic until aromatic but not browned. Add the shrimp in a single layer and stir to cook evenly.
  • Add the cayenne pepper and lemon juice, and continue to cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the shrimp is fully cooked. Add the parsley and stir to combine well. Dish out and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

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