GARLIC BUTTERED LEMON SHRIMP RECIPE | KILLER SHRIMP RECIPE | How to cook Garlic Buttered Shrimp

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner; canned tuna is more affordable.

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until it starts to foam.

Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add 1 pound of shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and opaque.

Flip the shrimp and add the juice of 1 lemon and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked and opaque.

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of chopped parsley.

Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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