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Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

Juicy seared shrimp tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce that is both delicate and flavorful all at once. Serve with crusty bread, pasta, rice, potatoes or steamed vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 1 lb (450g) shrimp (peeled, deveined, with or without tails)
  • 2/3 cup (150g) butter (unsalted, cold)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg (grated)
  • 1/2 lemon
  • parsley (finely chopped)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne/chili powder (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Clean and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels. Add 1/2 tsp salt, mix well and allow it to dry brine for 10 minutes.
  • Mince the garlic and finely chop the parsley.
  • Set a wide pan or skillet on medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter in 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 sprig of thyme and infuse it into the oil for 30 seconds.
  • Set heat to medium high, add the salted shrimp and spread them out. Sauté the shrimp until they are cooked through and set aside. Do not overcrowd the pan or the shrimp will release excess moisture and steam.
  • Set heat to low, remove the thyme sprig and add 1 tbsp butter. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add chili/cayenne pepper powder, juice of half a lemon and reduce it for 1 minute.
  • Take off heat and whisk in the cold butter, a little bit at a time, until you get a smooth sauce.
  • Flavor the garlic butter sauce with grated nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper. Adjust it to your liking.
  • Pour the garlic butter sauce over the sauteed shrimp or serve on the side for dipping.

NOTES

  1. Use jumbo or large shrimp if possible as they are jucier, sweeter and wont get overcooked easily.
  2. Adjust the salt in the sauce by testing it over a shrimp. This way you can balance the flavor to your liking.

Substitutes

  • Parsley: Chives, scallions or cilantro/coriander leaves.
  • Nutmeg: Skip if unavailable.
  • Lemon juice: Lime juice works too.

NUTRITION (per serving)

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 14.1gProtein: 7.5gFat: 39.5gSaturated Fat: 13.6gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 406mg
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Nutrition Facts
Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
420
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
39.5
g
61
%
Saturated Fat
 
13.6
g
85
%
Cholesterol
 
87
mg
29
%
Sodium
 
406
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
14.1
g
5
%
Protein
 
7.5
g
15
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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