Butter Garlic Shrimp (Printer-Friendly Version)
Shrimp cooked in golden butter with aromatic garlic, ready fast and ideal for pasta, rice, or bread.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Seafood
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300 grams medium to large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Fats and Oils
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30 grams unsalted butter
03 -
15 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
→ Aromatics & Spices
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3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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1 gram smoked paprika
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2 grams kosher salt
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1 gram freshly ground black pepper
→ Herbs & Citrus
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5 grams fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 gram dried)
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15 milliliters fresh lemon juice, optional
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Pat shrimp dry using paper towels and season evenly with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
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Heat butter and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium heat until butter is fully melted.
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Add minced garlic to the melted butter mixture and cook for approximately 1 minute, stirring frequently until fragrant without browning.
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Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and opaque, then flip and cook an additional 2 minutes. Avoid overcrowding for even cooking.
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Sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp, add lemon juice if using, and gently toss to combine with garlic butter sauce.
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Transfer shrimp to a warm serving plate, spoon remaining garlic butter over the top, and serve immediately.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
01 -
For best texture, avoid overcooking shrimp; they are done as soon as they turn pink and curl slightly.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently in a skillet.