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plate full of shrimp cooked in lemon and garlic
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Lemon Garlic Shrimp is a delicious and simple dish of shrimp cooked in a simple, buttery, lemony, garlic sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Sarah Alvord, Feeding Your Fam

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest
  • salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Internal temperature of 125ºF
  • Add in the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, lemon juice and zest. Cook and stir for another 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant.
  • Remove from the heat to a serving platter and drizzle butter over shrimp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: 30 Minute Meal, Seafood
Keyword: Lemon Garlic Shrimp
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