Garlic Shrimp

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This garlic shrimp is the perfect weeknight meal for busy families. It's quick, easy, and loaded with buttery garlic flavor. Serve over cauliflower rice.

Garlic shrimp in a white bowl garnished with parsley
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1/4 cup butter, divided

  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, or to taste (optional)

  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges, or as needed (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a cast iron skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  2. Toss shrimp with seafood seasoning and place in the skillet. Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

  3. Add 1 tablespoon butter and remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

243 Calories
13g Fat
3g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 243
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 270mg 90%
Sodium 1204mg 52%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 115mg 9%
Iron 0mg 3%
Potassium 214mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.