Sizzling Butter Garlic Shrimp
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Serves: 4 people
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Jumbo The Big Prawn shrimp, Raw peeled and deveined Tail On
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
- Prepare the Shrimp:
– Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. - Heat the Skillet:
– In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. - Cook the Shrimp:
– Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
– Cook for about 2 minutes on one side until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
– Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side.
– Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside. - Sauté the Garlic:
– In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
– Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using).
– Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and slightly golden. - Combine and Finish:
– Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet.
– Toss to coat the shrimp with the garlic butter sauce.
– Add lemon juice and stir to combine.
– Sprinkle with fresh parsley. - Serve:
– Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish.
– Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy your sizzling butter garlic shrimp!