Side Of Shrimp Recipe
Make Side Of Shrimp Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Optional finishing & serving
Method
Shrimp
- 1
Prepare shrimp
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Dry shrimp sear better and won’t steam.
- 2
Season
Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Add kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
- 3
Cook shrimp
Heat a large skillet (preferably stainless steel or cast iron) over medium-high heat until hot (about 2 minutes). Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and let it melt and foam. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer (do not crowd; work in two batches if necessary). Cook without moving for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until the underside is golden. Flip shrimp and cook another 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until opaque and just firm. Total cook time per batch: 2–3 minutes.
- 4
Finish in pan
Remove skillet from heat. Immediately add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; stir to coat shrimp and melt any residual butter into a light sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch more salt or pepper if needed.
Optional finishing & serving
- 5
Transfer shrimp to a small serving dish. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon extra olive oil, sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes if desired, and serve with 2 lemon wedges for squeezing at the table.