Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, a dish that balances buttery goodness with zesty garlic and fresh herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking only 17 minutes from start to finish. The shrimp are sautéed in a rich sauce infused with jalapeño for a hint of spice and finished with a squeeze of lemon for brightness. Serve it as an appetizer or main course, and watch it impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (shelled and deveined)
- 6 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 jalapeño (minced)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt.
- In a wide pan over low heat, melt the butter and olive oil. Add minced garlic and jalapeño; cook until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in cilantro and parsley; add more olive oil and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the seasoned shrimp, cooking for 2-4 minutes on each side until pink. Finish with lemon juice and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg