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A plate of lemon garlic shrimp over rice

5 Minute Lemon Garlic Shrimp

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This super flavorful lemon garlic shrimp takes only 5 minutes to cook, or about 10 minutes total including prep time. Oh so quick and easy but totally delicious.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6-8 cloves garlic (minced. See Note)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • salt
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and sprinkle with plenty of salt and pepper. Cook about 1 minute, not stirring.
  • Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring regularly. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice and cook 2 minutes, stirring, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  • Toss with fresh chopped parsley and salt to taste. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or cauliflower rice.

Recipe Notes

I adore my garlic press to make this recipe even quicker and easier.
You can leave the tails on the shrimp for a more stunning appearance, but it's easier to eat with the tails off.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Calories: 235calProtein: 24gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 316mgSodium: 884mgPotassium: 131mgTotal Carbs: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 2gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 10.4mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 2.5mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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