Description
Garlic butter shrimp with winter greens is a warm, comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, paired with vibrant winter greens like kale or Swiss chard. Each bite is a delightful mix of savory flavors and fresh nutrition, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cups winter greens (kale or Swiss chard, chopped)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and deveining the shrimp if needed, then rinsing them under cold water. Chop the winter greens into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly (about 2 minutes).
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and red pepper flakes, and cook for about three minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Toss in the winter greens and stir gently until they wilt down (about two minutes).
- Squeeze lemon juice over the dish before serving and mix well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg