Creamy Garlic Butter Jumbo Shrimp: An Indulgent Delight at Home
A rich and creamy dish featuring jumbo shrimp sautéed in a delicious garlic butter sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the jumbo shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
- Pour in the heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with pasta or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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