Description
A flavorful dish of tender shrimp sautéed in a decadent garlic butter sauce, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- White rice for serving
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp completely dry on both sides using paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Add the dried shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer and cook until they turn pinkish, about 2 minutes per side.
- Add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the pan, sautéing for just 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and toss with fresh lemon juice and minced parsley.
- Serve over steamed white rice with the garlic butter sauce spooned on top.
Notes
For maximum garlic flavor, use fresh whole garlic cloves. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24-36 hours.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian