Description
Garlic shrimp is a delightful French appetizer that elevates any meal with its irresistible flavors. This simple yet elegant dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in aromatic garlic and rich butter, creating a mouthwatering experience that will impress your guests or satisfy your cravings after a long day. Serve it alongside crusty bread or over pasta, and watch it become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil together until bubbly.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and squeeze lemon juice over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 333mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 195mg