the simplest way to cook shrimp

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: scallops

💰Cheaper: pollock

Scallops are leaner, while pollock is a budget-friendly alternative.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is more economical.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Cilantro adds freshness, while green onions are cost-effective.

Peel the shrimp and remove the tails for easier eating.

Melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium to low heat.

Add minced garlic to the melted butter and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and do not disturb them.

Cook the shrimp until they are opaque and a little pink, then flip them over and cook for another minute to a minute and a half.

If necessary, lower the heat to prevent burning the garlic.

Season the shrimp lightly with salt and add fresh parsley.

Serve the shrimp with noodles.

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