Skillet Roasted Shrimp Recipe

Name: Skillet Roasted Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the garlic compound butter; 2 garlic cloves, diced; 1 tablespoon small caper; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; For the shrimp; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 4 teaspoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, in the shell (21 to 30 per pound); fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

For the garlic compound butter
2 garlic cloves, diced
1 tablespoon small caper
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
For the shrimp
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 teaspoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, in the shell (21 to 30 per pound)
fresh ground black pepper

1
To make the garlic compound butter--in a small saucepan over low heat, combine all the ingredients and whisk until melted and thoroughly blended.
2
Pour into a ramekin.
3
Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Melt over low heat just before serving.
4
To make the shrimp--in a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons of the parsley, and the garlic salt.
5
Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
6
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
7
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat for about 2 minutes, or until the surface is hot enough that water bounces and sizzles when sprinkled in it.
8
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the hot skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp become a rosy pink color.
9
Remove from the heat.
10
Sprinkle with the pepper and the remaining 2 teaspoons parsley.
11
Bring the hot skillet directly to the table, placing it on a heavy trivet.
12
Place the ramekin of compound butter in the center of the skillet.
13
With your fingers, peel each shrimp and dunk it into the compound butter.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the garlic compound butter, 2 garlic cloves, diced, 1 tablespoon small caper, 1/2 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Skillet Roasted 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.

Skillet Roasted Shrimp

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