Simple Garlic Shrimp

Simple Garlic Shrimp

One-pan garlic shrimp couldn't be easier or tastier. Shrimp are quick-seared with lots of garlic and topped with a perfectly lemony, buttery pan sauce.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
196 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Place shrimp in an even layer on the bottom of the pan and cook for 1 minute without stirring.
Step 2
Season shrimp with salt; cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute.
Step 4
Stir in lemon juice, caper brine, 1 piece butter, and 1/2 of the parsley. Cook until butter has melted, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Reduce heat to low and stir in remaining 3 pieces butter. Cook and stir until butter has melted, sauce is thick, and shrimp are pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 6
Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl; continue to cook butter sauce, adding water 1 teaspoon at a time if too thick, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.
Step 7
Serve shrimp topped with the pan sauce and remaining parsley.
Simple Garlic Shrimp
Simple Garlic Shrimp
Simple Garlic Shrimp
Simple Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon caper brine
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 4 equal pieces, divided
  • ⅓ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
  • 1 teaspoon water, or as needed

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