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Garlic Butter Shrimp
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Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp is a pan-cooked dish where medium peeled and deveined shrimp are quickly sautéed in butter and garlic, then coated with a lemon and chicken stock sauce finished with fresh parsley. The shrimp are tender and flavorful, complemented by a buttery, garlicky, tangy sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 8 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves

Instructions

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  1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
  3. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in chicken stock and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Stir in remaining 6 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until melted and smooth.
  6. Stir in shrimp and gently toss to combine.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley leaves, if desired.