Shrimp with Garlic Butter

Juicy shrimp seared in rich homemade garlic butter with fresh parsley make a restaurant-quality dinner in under 15 minutes.

Recipe - 598 - Lakewood

Prep Time7 Minutes

Servings4

Cook Time6 Minutes

Ingredients

Santa Monica Seafood Raw Shrimp 26/30 ct. (peeled and deveined, tail off)

1 tbsp olive oil (optional)

1 tsp kosher salt

pepper to taste

Pinch of paprika or chili flakes (optional, for extra flavor)

1 stick (8 tbsp) unsalted or salted butter, softened to room temperature

3–4 fresh garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed

2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Let the butter soften until it’s easy to stir. To save time, you can grate cold butter with a box grater. Mash and stir in the minced garlic, parsley and salt until fully combined.
2. Pat the shrimp dry. Season lightly with salt, pepper and paprika or chili flakes.
3. Heat a nonstick or lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and top with the garlic butter.
4. Sauté for 2–3 minutes per side, until the shrimp are pink and opaque all the way through.
5. Serve with garlic bread or angel hair pasta.

7 minutes

Prep Time

6 minutes

Cook Time

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