Garlicky Herbed Shrimp

Name: Garlicky Herbed Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 green onions, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup butter, divided; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon

I love shrimp. Love garlic. Love herbs. Cook ’em in butter and what could be better? —Dave Levin, Van Nuys, California

Ingredients

2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; toss to combine. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Add half of the shrimp mixture; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a clean bowl.
Repeat with remaining butter and shrimp mixture. Return cooked shrimp to pan. Stir in lemon juice; heat through. Stir in herbs.

Nutrition Facts

1 shrimp: 46 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Herbed Shrimp in Taste of Home December/January 2013

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Bea136

Jul 24, 2013

Is it normally served hot or cold?
MoonieMa

Jan 27, 2013

BEST EVER!!
JBalliet

Jan 4, 2013

This recipe was very easy and very yummy. I would definitely make this again.
pamdevone

Dec 22, 2012

This was absolutely delicious, it had so much flavor.