Recipe: Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp — Citrusy & Mouthwatering tasty!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is lower in cholesterol, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

Start with 4 cloves of garlic and a squeeze of lemon juice, about 1 to 2 tablespoons.

Add 1/3 cup of butter; divide and melt a couple tablespoons first.

Add the garlic and let it cook just until fragrant.

Add 1 and 3/4 lb of shrimp and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Let the shrimp cook for 2 minutes on each side.

Add the rest of the butter, the lemon juice, and a splash of water.

Stir until everything melts together into a glossy lemon garlic sauce.

Finish with fresh chopped parsley and take it off the heat.

Taste and add a little extra lemon, salt, or pepper if desired.

Serve over rice or your favorite pasta.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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