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Garlic Butter Shrimp

A quick and delicious meal combining shrimp with garlic and butter, perfect for busy weeknights or as a special treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1.5 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
  • to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Butter and Sauce
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock Can replace with vegetable stock for a lighter option.
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Working in batches, add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
Cooking
  1. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir in chicken stock and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in remaining 6 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until melted and smooth.
  4. Stir in shrimp and gently toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley leaves, if desired.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store Garlic Butter Shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on low heat to avoid overcooking the shrimp. Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat. A great variant is cooking vegetables like asparagus or snap peas alongside the shrimp.