Garlic Butter Shrimp
This Garlic Butter Shrimp delivers 27g protein and 361 calories per serving — a concentrated protein option for smaller portions. Two servings cook on the stovetop in quick prep time, making this suitable for pairing with high-volume carbs or vegetables. Use when you need significant protein density without committing to a full batch.
Ingredients
- •Shrimp(227g)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Lemon
- •Butter(30g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •⅛ tsp salt ($0.01)
- •⅛ Tsp Black Pepper (Freshly Cracked, $0.01)
- •Parsley, Fresh(5g)
Instructions
- 1If your shrimp is frozen, place it in a colander and run cool water over the shrimp for a couple of minutes, or until thawed. If your shrimp is shell-on or tail-on, remove the shell and tail (if desired). Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
- 2Squeeze two tablespoons of juice from the lemon. Mince the garlic.
- 3Add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet. Heat the butter and olive oil over medium until the butter is melted and is beginning to foam.
- 4Add the prepared shrimp to the skillet and cook the shrimp on each side just until pink and opaque. Be very careful not to overcook the shrimp. It should only take 1-3 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the shrimp.
- 5Finally, add the garlic and about 1 Tbsp of lemon juice to the skillet. Continue to sauté the shrimp in the garlic butter for about one minute more, or just until the raw edge is cooked out of the garlic.
- 6Season the shrimp with a little salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and chopped parsley. Toss to combine, then serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
361
calories
27g
protein
21g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Saturated fat
- 8.9g
- Sodium
- 243 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.3g
2 servings per batch · ~199g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Garlic Butter Shrimp have per serving?
Each serving delivers 27g of protein with 361 calories, 21g fat, and 20g carbs. This is a solid lean protein option with moderate carbohydrate inclusion for post-workout meals.
How long does Garlic Butter Shrimp take to prepare?
Quick prep stovetop recipe producing 2 servings per session. The small batch size makes it ideal for cooking fresh or scaling up for larger meal prep by doubling the recipe.
Is Garlic Butter Shrimp good for fat loss?
At 27g protein and 361 calories per serving, this works adequately for fat loss phases where protein density matters, though the 21g fat content is moderate. Pair with lower-fat starches to optimize the calorie-to-protein ratio.
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