Description
A delightful dish featuring fresh shrimp cooked in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp, stirring to combine.
- Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, you can let the shrimp marinate briefly in lemon juice, salt, and pepper before cooking. Experiment with fresh herbs or add red pepper flakes for a kick.