Description
A comforting dish of tender shrimp in a rich garlic and butter sauce, perfect for any dinner occasion.
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
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or juice from 1/2 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp: Thaw the shrimp in cool water. Remove the shells and devein them, discarding the shells. Rinse and drain the shrimp, then transfer to a small bowl.
- Marinate the shrimp: Drizzle the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, half of the minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat and let it sit for 20 minutes to build those beautiful flavors.
- Cook the shrimp: In a large skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and garlic mixture, spacing them evenly in the pan. Cook for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, flipping when the shrimp begins to turn opaque. Cook for an additional minute, watching carefully to ensure the shrimp become golden without browning too much, and the garlic doesn’t burn. Transfer the shrimp to a plate, discarding any browned garlic bits.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the remaining minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the chicken stock and lemon juice. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and reduces by half.
- Finish the dish: Add the shrimp back to the pan with any accumulated juices. Stir in the last tablespoon of butter and an additional 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, adjusting to taste. Sprinkle with minced parsley, stir, and cook for an additional minute. Serve warm with sourdough bread for dipping, or over pasta or rice.
Notes
For best results, marinate shrimp in advance and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 200mg