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garlic butter shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp

5 from 1 vote
A fast, savory seafood dish coated in a rich, glossy pan sauce. Keep the heat low at the end to prevent the dairy from breaking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer.Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined Thawed completely if using frozen
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter Divided use, kept very cold
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Used for high heat searing
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic Minced finely
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley Chopped well for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet For searing and building sauce
  • 1 cutting board For prepping aromatics
  • 1 knife For mincing garlic

Method
 

  1. Pat the seafood completely dry using paper towels to ensure a proper sear.
    drying raw shrimp with paper towels on a cutting board
  2. Melt one tablespoon of fat with the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Place the pieces in a single layer and cook undisturbed for exactly two minutes per side.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the minced aromatics, and swirl in the remaining cold fat until a creamy glaze forms.
    stirring minced garlic and butter into seared shrimp
  5. Remove the skillet from the burner immediately and toss with chopped herbs and citrus.
    inished garlic butter shrimp garnished with fresh parsley - Copy

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to avoid a rubbery texture.

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