Garlic Butter Shrimp
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe is an easy and quick dinner made with tender shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. This family friendly meal comes together in minutes and is perfect served over pasta or rice with crusty bread for soaking up the flavorful sauce.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined (if frozen: thaw and drain)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 3 large cloves
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once butter is melted, add the shrimp in an even layer (as much as you can depending on the size of your pan).
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes until it just starts to turn pink.
- Add the minced garlic and flip the shrimp and allow the garlic to mix with the butter sauce.
- Cook the shrimp for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 1080mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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