Low Sodium Garlic Butter Shrimp
Elevate your dinner with this vibrant Low Sodium Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe—perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal. Succulent shrimp are seared in unsalted butter, infused with aromatic garlic, and brightened with fresh lemon juice and zest for a tangy twist. A hint of black pepper and red pepper flakes adds the perfect balance of spice, while chopped parsley supplies a fresh, herby finish. With a super-fast cook time of just 10 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights and is naturally low in sodium, making it a health-conscious choice without compromising on taste. Serve these buttery, zesty shrimp over rice or alongside a crisp green salad for a satisfying and wholesome meal that’s big on flavor and light on salt.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the shrimp using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it starts to foam.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
Reduce the heat to low and add the lemon juice, lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to coat the shrimp evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish, and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Serve immediately, pairing with your choice of rice or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
799 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.8 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 950 mg | 317% | |
| Sodium | 517 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 110.7 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1414 mg | 30% | |
*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.
