Pan-Fried Shrimp

Name: Pan-Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 pound peeled and deveined bay shrimp; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, divided; 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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This pan-fried shrimp recipe features small bay shrimp cooked on the stove with simple seasoning. You can add other seasonings if you like.

Recipe by LeviCooks

Updated on November 1, 2022

Ingredients

8 tablespoons butter, divided
1 pound peeled and deveined bay shrimp
1 tablespoon lemon juice, divided
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir in hot butter until browned, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, garlic salt, salt, and pepper; cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292	Calories
24g	Fat
0g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 15g	74%
Cholesterol 234mg	78%
Sodium 483mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 0g	0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 4mg	19%
Calcium 42mg	3%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 173mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.