Description
A sumptuous dish featuring plump shrimp glistening with buttery garlic and tangy lemon flavors, perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the paprika, salt, and pepper over the shrimp, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and toss to coat.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcook the shrimp; they are done when pink and opaque. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg