Paleo Garlic Butter Shrimp
Savor the irresistible flavors of Paleo Garlic Butter Shrimp, a quick and easy seafood dish that's perfect for healthy weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe combines succulent, tender shrimp with a luscious sauce made from ghee, olive oil, and fragrant minced garlic, keeping it entirely paleo-friendly. Brightened by fresh lemon juice and spiced with red pepper flakes, each bite bursts with bold, zesty notes. Finished with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's the ideal crowd-pleaser for seafood lovers, offering a gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-approved option. Serve it as a protein-packed main course with a side of roasted vegetables or cauliflower rice for a complete meal everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons ghee
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 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 pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the ghee to the pan. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, tossing the shrimp to coat them evenly.
Remove the pan from the heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve the garlic butter shrimp immediately, garnished with extra lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.6 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 977 mg | 326% | |
| Sodium | 1690 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 110.2 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1366 mg | 29% | |
*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.
