Description
A quick and flavorful dish of shrimp sautéed in garlic and butter, served over pasta for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Cooked pasta of your choice (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp; cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the white wine or chicken broth along with the lemon juice and stir to combine; let simmer for a few minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked pasta or alongside a green salad, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a twist, consider adding cherry tomatoes or spinach for an extra burst of flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg