Nita's Shrimp with Chive Garlic Butter

Elevate your weeknight dinners with *Nita's Shrimp with Chive Garlic Butter*, a quick and impressive recipe bursting with flavor. Plump, juicy shrimp are perfectly seared, then bathed in a velvety garlic butter sauce infused with the fresh, vibrant notes of chopped chives and a hint of zesty lemon. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy evenings yet elegant enough for entertaining guests. Serve these buttery, garlicky shrimp with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the irresistible sauce, or pair with rice or a light salad for a well-rounded meal. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe ensures bold, fresh flavors in every bite! Search no further for a versatile, crowd-pleasing shrimp recipe that's sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Fresh chives (chopped)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Parsley (optional, chopped for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Allow the butter to melt and become slightly golden, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to let it burn.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped chives and lemon juice, cooking for an additional 30 seconds to combine the flavors.

Step 6

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing gently to coat them in the chive garlic butter sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the shrimp to a serving dish. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately with crusty bread, rice, or a side salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(570.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1004.8

Total Fat 63.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 1009.8mg	0%
Sodium 2050.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 6.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 110.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 207.9mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 1259.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.2%

Protein: 42.4%

Carbs: 2.5%