Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
recipe

Description: A quick and flavorful shrimp dish cooked in a buttery lemon garlic sauce.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions:
1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
4. Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with lemon zest. Stir to combine.
5. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 250
Protein: 22g
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 0g

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