Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
This Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp delivers 40g protein and 176 calories per serving — one of the leanest, highest-protein options available. Four servings cook in 15 minutes on the stovetop, maximizing prep efficiency for anyone meal-prepping tight macros. Build this into grain or vegetable bases to create complete meals without excess calories.
Ingredients
- •Unsalted Butter(80g)
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Shrimp(794g)
- •1 pinch Kosher salt (to taste)
- •1 pinch freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •2 tablespoons water
- •1 pinch fresh parsley (chopped to garnish)
Instructions
- 1Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 2Fry shrimp and add salt and pepper, to your taste. Cook 2 minutes on one side, while stirring occasionally. Flip and cook 2 minutes on the other side until JUST beginning to turn pink.
- 3Add in the remaining butter, lemon juice and water. Cook, while stirring, until the butter melts and the shrimp have cooked through (do not over cook them). Take off heat. Taste test, and add more lemon juice, salt or pepper, if needed to suit your tastes.
- 4Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve over rice or pasta.
Nutrition — Per Serving
176
calories
40g
protein
17g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Saturated fat
- 0.2g
- Sodium
- 239 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.1g
4 servings per batch · ~230g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp have per serving?
Each serving contains 40g of protein and 176 calories with 17g fat and 2g carbs. This is an exceptionally lean, protein-dense option with minimal carbohydrate content, making it ideal for high-protein, low-carb macro targets.
How long does Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 4 servings, and shrimp cooks in under 10 minutes total from cold to finished. This is one of the fastest protein sources to batch-prep for a week of lunches or light dinners.
Is Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp good for fat loss?
At 176 calories and 40g protein per serving, this recipe is built for fat loss phases where protein intake must stay high while calories stay controlled. The negligible carbs and moderate fat content let you allocate your remaining calories flexibly throughout the day.
