Simple Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Name: Simple Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; salt to taste; 6 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon caper brine; 1 1/2 teaspoons cold butter; 1/3 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons cold butter; water, as needed

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt to taste
6 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon caper brine
1 1/2 teaspoons cold butter
1/3 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons cold butter
water, as needed

1
Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Place shrimp in an even layer on the bottom of the pan and cook for 1 minute without stirring.
2
Season shrimp with salt; cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 1 minute.
3
Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, caper brine, 1 1/2 teaspoon cold butter, and half the parsley.
4
Cook until butter has melted, about 1 minute, then turn heat to low and stir in 1 1/2 tablespoon cold butter. Cook and stir until all butter has melted to form a thick sauce and shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl; continue to cook butter sauce, adding water 1 teaspoon at a time if too thick, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
6
Serve shrimp topped with the pan sauce. Garnish with remaining flat-leaf parsley.

230

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, salt to taste, 6 cloves garlic, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Simple Garlic Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Simple Garlic Shrimp

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