Garlic butter shrimp

Name: Garlic butter shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 starter servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 700 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; Black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 60 g butter, cut into pieces; 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional; Juice of ½ lemon; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Quick shrimp in a glossy butter sauce with garlic, lemon and parsley.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 8 min
Total: 18 min
Makes: 4 starter servings

Ingredients

700 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
60 g butter, cut into pieces
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Juice of ½ lemon
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Method

Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil and 20 g of the butter in a wide skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp in one layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink; transfer briefly to a plate.
Lower the heat. Add remaining butter, garlic and pepper flakes; stir for 30–45 seconds, until fragrant.
Return the shrimp, add lemon juice and parsley, toss for one minute and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not crowd the pan or overcook the shrimp; quick cooking keeps them tender and juicy. Reference: Food Network — Garlic Lovers Shrimp, with the garlic quantity and butter-sauce method adapted for home cooking.