Sauteed Shrimp Recipe
Large gulf shrimp sautéed in butter, olive oil, garlic & a hint of lemon
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
Rinse the large gulf shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. If the shrimp are not already deveined, use a sharp knife to remove the shell and vein.
- 2
Mise en Place
Chop the fresh parsley and mince the garlic cloves. Measure out the butter, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Skillet
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and bubbly.
- 4
- 5
Cook the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and opaque, then flip them over.
- 6
Finish Cooking
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side. Once fully cooked, remove the skillet from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the sautéed shrimp for garnish. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
