Description
Succulent garlic butter shrimp dance with zesty flavors in this Mediterranean-inspired seafood delight. Fresh prawns sizzle in golden butter, promising a quick and elegant meal that brings coastal charm directly to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a pristine culinary workspace and verify thawed shrimp are thoroughly dried with paper towels.
- Place a spacious skillet over medium heat and allow butter to melt, creating a gentle bubbling surface.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic to the melted butter, stirring continuously for approximately 60 seconds until aromatic without developing brown edges.
- Carefully arrange shrimp in a uniform layer across the skillet, ensuring each piece touches the cooking surface directly.
- Cook first side of shrimp for 2-3 minutes until they transform into a vibrant pink hue, then methodically flip each piece to expose the uncooked side.
- Continue cooking the alternate side for an additional 2-3 minutes, maintaining consistent heat and monitoring color transformation.
- Enhance flavor profile by sprinkling salt and freshly ground black pepper, then delicately squeeze fresh lemon juice across the shrimp.
- Gently incorporate seasonings by softly stirring, allowing flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Remove skillet from heat source immediately after seasoning and elegantly garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Transfer shrimp to serving platter and present while temperature remains optimally warm.
Notes
- Pat shrimp completely dry to achieve perfect golden-brown searing and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor punch, avoiding pre-minced versions which can taste less vibrant.
- Select medium-high heat to create delicious caramelization without burning butter or garlic.
- Gluten-free option: Replace regular butter with clarified butter or ghee for celiac-friendly preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg