Shrimp cooked in garlic, butter, and herbs for a quick, flavorful dinner or appetizer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Butter & Oil
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Aromatics & Herbs
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with sea salt and black pepper.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until melted.
03 - Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, avoiding browning.
04 - Arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes until they begin turning pink on one side.
05 - Turn shrimp, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
06 - Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp turn opaque and are cooked through.
07 - Remove from heat, toss with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with optional lemon wedges.
