Shrimp Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional / Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Pat and season shrimp
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture. Place in a bowl and season with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; toss to coat evenly.
- 2
Prep aromatics
Peel and mince 3 garlic cloves, zest one lemon to yield about 1 tsp zest, and juice lemon to get about 2 tablespoons juice. Chop enough parsley to yield 2 tablespoons.
Cooking
- 3
Heat pan
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Heat until butter melts and the mixture is shimmering but not smoking (about 1–2 minutes).
- 4
Sear shrimp
Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan (cook in batches if necessary). Sear for 1.5–2 minutes on the first side until the edges start to turn pink and the underside has a golden edge.
- 5
Flip and add aromatics
Flip the shrimp and immediately add the minced garlic (and 2 tablespoons dry white wine if using). Stir the shrimp to coat with butter and oil, cooking another 1–1.5 minutes until shrimp are opaque and just cooked through (internal temperature about 120–130°F / 49–54°C). Be careful not to overcook.
- 6
Finish with lemon and herbs
Remove the pan from the heat. Add the 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. If you like heat, sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss to combine so shrimp are glazed and flavors meld.
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