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Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Course: Appetizer, Entree, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Garlic Shrimp, Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 202kcal
Lemon Garlic Shrimp is always full of flavor and can be made in less than 10 minutes! Perfect recipe for one, two or a big crowd!
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Ingredients

  • 3 TBS olive oil
  • 8-10 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 pounds of large shrimp size 21-25 is nice, cleaned with shells & tails removed
  • A sprinkle of Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 stick of butter divided into 6 chunks
  • cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3-4 TBS capers and a splash of the juice
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
  • 2 TBS chopped parsley or more to taste

Instructions

  • Heat your olive oil in a large pan over med-high heat.
  • Add in your garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Add in your shrimp and sauté for 1-2 minutes, shrimp will turn pink. Be sure to flip from side to side. Lower the heat to medium, sprinkle with S&P (optional).
  • Add in the butter & the lemon juice and continue to sauté until cooked through (about 2 more minutes), turning occasionally to ensure an even cook.
  • Remove from heat, add in your capers & juice, sprinkle with the red pepper and parsley.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 1mg