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Keto Irish Garlic Butter Shrimp

This Keto Irish Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick, flavorful, and keto-friendly dish perfect for a light meal or an appetizer.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the shrimp: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they are pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  • Make the garlic butter sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the fresh parsley, thyme, and lemon juice. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Return the shrimp to the skillet: Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet, tossing them in the garlic butter sauce to coat. Let the shrimp warm through for 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve: Garnish with extra fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot as a main dish or appetizer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 25g
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