Description
A delightful French appetizer featuring succulent shrimp in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering shrimp, garlic, butter, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the fresh shrimp in a single layer. Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and stir well to combine.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg