Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Toss shrimp with lemon zest and salt & pepper to taste.
  2. In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add shrimp and cook 1 minute.
  4. Flip over, add butter and cook 2-3 minutes more or just until cooked through.
  5. Remove pan from heat and sprinkle with parsley.
  6. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 280

Carbohydrates: 1g

Protein: 35g

Fat: 14g

Saturated Fat: 6g

Cholesterol: 451mg

Sodium: 1398mg

Potassium: 147mg

Fiber: 1g

Sugar: 1g

Vitamin A: 431IU

Vitamin C: 12mg

Calcium: 255mg

Iron: 4mg

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