Stovetop~15 minComplexity
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.
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Ingredients
4 servings
- •0.3 cup Unsalted Butter
- •4 Garlic(12g)
- •1.8 lbs Shrimp
- •1 1 pinch Kosher salt (to taste)
- •1 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- •1 tbsp Lemon Juice, Fresh
- •2 tbsp 2 tablespoons water
- •1 1 pinch fresh parsley (chopped to garnish)
Instructions
- 1Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes until foamy.
- 2Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant and light golden.
- 3Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes without stirring until the bottoms begin to turn opaque.
- 4Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1–2 minutes over medium-high heat until they curl and turn bright pink throughout, with no translucent centers visible.
- 5Pour in the remaining butter and fresh lemon juice, then stir gently for 1–2 minutes over medium heat until the butter fully melts and coats the shrimp; remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
- 6Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice, salt, or pepper as needed.
- 7Divide the shrimp and sauce evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot, then cool completely before sealing and refrigerating.
- 8Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition — Per Serving
310
calories
40g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 1g
- Saturated fat
- 9.8g
- Sodium
- 239 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.1g
4 servings per batch · ~224g 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.
