Camarao Ao Alho Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare Shrimp

   Rinse the peeled and deveined shrimp under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.

2. 2

   Heat the Oil and Butter

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.

3. 3

   Sauté Garlic

   Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn it.

4. 4

   Cook Shrimp

   Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3-5 minutes, turning them occasionally until they turn pink and opaque.

5. 5

   Add Red Pepper Flakes and Lemon Juice

   Sprinkle the red pepper flakes over the shrimp and drizzle the lemon juice into the skillet. Stir to combine and let it cook for another minute.

6. 6

   Finish with Parsley

   Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with more salt and black pepper if needed.

7. 7

   Serve

   Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish and serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.