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Satisfy Your Cravings with Easy Homemade Comfort Food

Enjoy the delightful Garlic Butter Shrimp—a dish that transforms simple ingredients into restaurant-quality comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp deveined, fresh or frozen
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter can substitute with olive oil
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for flavor and color
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
For Serving
  • as needed lemon wedges for serving
  • as needed rice or pasta for serving base

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside to reach room temperature.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it bubbles gently but doesn't brown.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  5. Remove from heat and toss in chopped parsley for freshness.
  6. Serve immediately over warm rice or pasta, squeezing lemon over the top just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, clean shrimp thoroughly, watch garlic closely to prevent burning, and serve fresh lemon for enhanced flavor.

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