Salt and Pepper Shrimp
This salt and pepper shrimp recipe is simple and flavorful, a fantastic easy weeknight meal you can make in a skillet in 20 minutes! It's low in carbs, high in protein, and a great way to cook fresh or frozen shrimp.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp uncooked, peeled, and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken stock or other stock
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup parsley
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water, allow to drain, and set aside
- In a shallow pan or cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the garlic begins to brown at the outside. Pour in the chicken stock, salt, and pepper into the pan.
- Turn up the heat to medium high heat, and place the shrimp in an even layer at the bottom of the pan. Allow the shrimp to cook for 3 to 4 minutes until pink on one side, then flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes on the other side. Add the lemon juice and parsley, and stir well to combine.
- Serve the salt and pepper shrimp with grits, over pasta, or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
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Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 495mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 499IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg
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