Shrimp Recipe
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Ingredients
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Shrimp & marinade
Finishing & garnish
Method
Shrimp & marinade
- 1
Prepare shrimp
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. If not already done, peel and devein the shrimp, leaving tails on or off as preferred.
- 2
Make marinade
In a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until combined.
- 3
Cook & finish
- 4
Preheat pan
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Add a small drizzle of oil if your skillet is not nonstick (1 teaspoon).
- 5
Sear shrimp
Add the marinated shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer (work in two batches if needed to avoid crowding). Cook without moving for 1–1½ minutes, until edges start to turn opaque and golden. Flip and cook the other side 1–1½ minutes more. Shrimp are done when they are opaque and just firm; total cook time per batch is about 2–3 minutes depending on size.
- 6
Add butter & herbs
Reduce heat to medium, add the unsalted butter to the pan and swirl to melt. Toss the shrimp in the butter for 20–30 seconds to coat and glaze. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
- 7