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Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet Bites

Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet Bites with a Juicy Twist

Delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet Bites with a juicy twist, made in under 20 minutes — perfect as a quick dinner or elegant appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 lemon wedges

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet

Method
 

How to Make Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet Bites
  1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink edges curl and golden brown sear marks appear.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add unsalted butter and minced garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Return shrimp to skillet, toss in garlic-butter sauce, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another minute.
  5. Remove skillet from heat, sprinkle parsley and squeeze lemon over shrimp, then plate immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bitesCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 240mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with warm crusty bread for dipping sauce. Fresh shrimp and careful cooking are key for the best texture.

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