Shrimp Garlic Butter (Printable Version)
Plump shrimp sizzled in plenty of garlicky butter and a little lemon—finished with bold spices. Makes an easy and tasty island bite at home.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
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1 lb big shrimp, shells off and cleaned (16 to 20 pieces)
→ Aromatics
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3 tbsp chopped fresh garlic (about one garlic head)
→ Coating
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Salt as you like
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1 tsp paprika
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1/8 tsp cayenne (if you want a little heat)
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Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
→ Fat
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2 tbsp olive oil
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided into chunks
→ Finishing Touches
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1 tsp chopped fresh parsley (totally optional)
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Take the pan off the heat. Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp, gently toss everything, and sprinkle some parsley if you like. Use that buttery garlic sauce from the pan over the shrimp and eat right away.
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Set the shrimp in the skillet in one layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they're pink and not see-through, just cooked through.
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Get a 12-inch non-stick pan going over medium. Drop in the olive oil and butter and let it melt. Add in the garlic, give it a stir for half a minute, just long enough for it to smell nice, but don't let it brown.
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Dust the shrimp with flour, paprika, cayenne if you're using it, salt, and black pepper. Toss it all so every shrimp is covered up.
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Dry the shrimp well with some paper towels, then pop them in a bowl.
# Additional Notes:
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Make sure the shrimp are totally dry before adding the coating if you want a good crust.
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Try this with a bowl of sticky rice or tear up some crusty bread to mop up all that garlicky sauce.