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Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Unforgettable lemon garlic shrimp, and it's done in just a few minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Over 500 Family Dinner Recipes Ideas
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Butter divided
  • 1 1/2 Pounds Shrimp raw, peeled, deveined
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic minced
  • 1/4 Cup Broth Chicken
  • 1 Tablespoon Wine Cooking, White, (or actual wine if you drink it)
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 1 Tablespoon Parsley fresh
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Instructions

  • Melt 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook, flipping occasionally until pink, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
    1/2 Cup Butter, 1 1/2 Pounds Shrimp, Salt and pepper
  • Add garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, cooking wine and lemon juice. Boil and then turn to medium low and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time and then add the shrimp back in, followed by parsley and toss to coat. 
    1 Tablespoon Garlic, 1/4 Cup Broth, 1 Tablespoon Wine, 1 Lemon, 1 Tablespoon Parsley, 1/2 Cup Butter

Notes

Shrimp will keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 490mg | Sodium: 1585mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 825IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 4mg