Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by ensuring shrimp are thawed and dried.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp in a single layer; season with salt and pepper, cooking for about 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Drizzle lemon juice over cooked shrimp, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 200mg