Grilled shrimp with lemon butter sauce

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Grilled shrimp with lemon butter sauce is a classic seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked over high heat and finished with a bright, rich sauce. It typically includes shrimp, butter, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and herbs like parsley. While popular worldwide, it's particularly associated with coastal cuisines, especially in American, Mediterranean, and Caribbean cooking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates. It provides significant amounts of selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, and a typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	30 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0.5 g
Sodium	450 mg
Selenium	45 mcg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Niacin (B3)	3.5 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Iron	2 mg
Vitamin E	1.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg

Per 1 serving (approx. 150 g shrimp with sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Nutritionally, it's an excellent source of high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids from the shrimp. Culturally, the combination of butter and lemon is a timeless flavor pairing used to enhance seafood across many culinary traditions.