Description
Garlic Shrimp (French Shrimp Appetizer) is a delightful and elegant dish that features succulent shrimp sautéed in aromatic garlic and rich buttery goodness. This quick and easy recipe will impress your guests or elevate your weeknight dinners with its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation. Perfectly seasoned and garnished with fresh parsley, this appetizer is a must-try for any seafood lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Season with paprika, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 150g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 375mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 170mg