Shrimp with Butter and Leeks Recipe

Shrimp with Butter and Leeks Recipe

Yield:
4

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
10 minutes

Total Time:
15 minutes

This recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes and combines the mild, grassy taste of leeks and herbs in a buttery sauce. We love it over couscous but it goes great over rice, tossed with some pasta or even on its own with some crusty bread on the side.

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Ingredients

1 pound of shrimp

1/2 cup of leeks, finely sliced

3 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons of butter

1/4 cup of your choice of parsley, mint or cilantro

Salt (to taste)

Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions
Season shrimp with salt and pepper.Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the leeks until softened, about 4 minutes.Add the garlic to the leeks and cook for another minuteAdd the shrimp to the pan and cook until pink and firmServe over couscous, basmati rice or pasta

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:

Calories: 228Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 262mgSodium: 1299mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 27g

© Dani Conde