Best Easy Shrimp Dinner Ideas
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Start by patting your shrimp dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture ensures the shrimp sear properly rather than steaming in the pan. Season the shrimp generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a medium bowl. Toss them gently to ensure every piece is coated with the spices. Mince your garlic finely and chop the parsley so everything is ready to go, as the cooking process moves very quickly.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and two tablespoons of the butter. Once the butter melts and starts to foam, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 30 to 60 seconds. You want the garlic to become fragrant and slightly golden, but be careful not to burn it, as burnt garlic turns bitter and can ruin the sauce.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Do not crowd the pan; if your skillet is small, cook in two batches. Let the shrimp sear undisturbed for about 2 minutes until the bottoms turn pink and opaque. Flip each shrimp over and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Shrimp are finished when they form a “C” shape. Avoid overcooking them into an “O” shape, which makes them rubbery.
- Turn off the heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the fresh lemon juice to the pan. Stir everything together so the melting butter creates a silky sauce that coats the shrimp. Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the top. Serve immediately while hot, drizzling any extra garlic butter sauce from the pan over your choice of side dish.
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