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5 from 2 votes

Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

Tasty and a little bit spicy, this garlic butter shrimp is sure to be a family favorite.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Easy Low Carb

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon parsley

Instructions

  • Toss shrimp with garlic, chili flakes, and salt and pepper.
  • Preheat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add shrimp to the pan and cook for 4-6 minutes or until shrimp are just pink.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in parsley.

Notes

Keep leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy cold on a salad, or tuck them into a low carb wrap for lunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 0.4mg