Description
A cozy seafood delight with tender shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound wild-caught large shrimp with shells
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup chicken stock or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or juice of 1/2 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp: Start by thawing the shrimp in cool water. Once they’re defrosted, carefully remove the shells and devein them. Discard the shells, rinse, and drain the shrimp, then transfer them to a small bowl.
- Marinate the shrimp: Drizzle the cleaned shrimp with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, half of the minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and the red pepper flakes. Toss everything to coat and let it sit for 20 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp: In a large skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the marinated shrimp and garlic mixture to the skillet. Cook for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until they begin to turn opaque. Flip the shrimp gently and cook for another minute. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a bowl.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and add the remaining garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, then stir in chicken stock and lemon juice. Simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
- Finish the dish: Return the shrimp to the pan. Stir in the last tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with minced parsley. Cook for one more minute and serve warm.
Notes
Marinate shrimp up to 2 hours in advance for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg