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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Parsley Appetizer

Succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and garnished with fresh parsley, served warm as a flavorful appetizer.

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Parsley Appetizer
Cooking time
20 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
250 kcal
Category
Appetizers

Ingredients

  • 400 grams shrimp
  • 50 grams butter
  • 4 pieces garlic cloves
  • 15 grams fresh parsley
  • 10 ml lemon juice
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Cooking instructions

  1. Prepare ingredients — Peel and devein the shrimp if needed. Finely mince garlic cloves and chop fresh parsley.
  2. Melt butter and sauté garlic — In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Cook shrimp — Add shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
  4. Season and add lemon juice — Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Drizzle lemon juice over shrimp and stir to combine.
  5. Garnish and serve — Remove from heat. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp. Serve immediately warm as an appetizer.