Description
Succulent garlic butter shrimp sizzle with Mediterranean charm, bringing coastal flavors straight to your kitchen. Crisp, golden prawns dance in rich, herbed butter, promising a delightful seafood experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Fats and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Meticulously dry the shrimp with paper towels, then lightly season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, introducing minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Allow aromatics to sizzle and release their fragrant essence for approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Gently introduce shrimp to the infused oil, arranging them in a single layer. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes, watching for a delicate pink transformation and translucent texture.
- Reduce heat and incorporate cold butter, swirling the pan to create a luxurious, glossy emulsion. Allow butter to melt completely and coat the shrimp elegantly.
- Splash fresh lemon juice into the skillet, creating a bright, tangy dimension. Sprinkle chopped parsley to add vibrant color and herbaceous complexity.
- Remove skillet from heat immediately, ensuring shrimp remain tender and succulent. Transfer to a serving platter, drizzling the golden garlic-butter sauce generously over the perfectly cooked seafood.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture, ensuring they are deveined and cleaned properly.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent excess moisture from diluting the sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level, using less for a milder dish or more for extra heat and kick.
- Use unsalted butter to control sodium content and allow for precise seasoning throughout the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg