Description
Garlic butter shrimp elevates seafood with its rich, Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Quick and elegant, this dish delivers restaurant-quality results that will delight your palate in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 tbsps unsalted butter, diced into 1 tbsp pieces
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- ¼ cup minced fresh garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsps paprika
- 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional)
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Gently blot shrimp with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring optimal crispness and preventing soggy texture.
- Seasoning: Develop a robust flavor profile by thoroughly coating shrimp in a spice mixture of flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt, creating a delicate, flavorful crust.
- Cooking Foundation: Melt butter and olive oil in a spacious non-stick skillet, establishing a rich, aromatic cooking base that will enhance the shrimp’s natural flavors.
- Aromatic Infusion: Introduce minced garlic to the hot fat, sautéing briefly to release its intense fragrance without scorching, building a complex flavor foundation.
- Searing: Strategically position seasoned shrimp in a single layer across the skillet, allowing each piece to develop a golden-pink exterior through precise heat application.
- Finishing: Expertly flip shrimp, continuing cooking until they achieve a translucent, tender consistency that signifies perfect culinary execution.
- Flavor Enhancement: Brighten the dish by drizzling fresh lemon juice over the shrimp, amplifying their natural sweetness and adding a citrusy dimension.
- Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, creating a visually appealing and herbaceous final touch that elevates the overall sensory experience.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels to achieve a perfectly crisp, golden exterior during cooking.
- Seasoning Strategy: Create a robust flavor blend using flour, paprika, cayenne, and salt to develop a delicate, well-seasoned crust that enhances the shrimp’s natural taste.
- Garlic Finesse: Sauté garlic briefly in butter and olive oil to release its aromatic essence without burning, creating a rich flavor foundation.
- Cooking Precision: Arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook just until they turn translucent and golden-pink, preventing overcooking and maintaining tender, juicy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg