Description
A flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp in a garlic butter sauce with hints of lemon and smoked paprika.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook until the shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and be careful not to overcook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg