Description

A quick, elegant dish of jumbo shrimp seared to perfection and coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Perfect for entertaining or an easy weeknight dinner, this recipe offers bold coastal flavors with minimal effort.

Ingredients

1 lb jumbo shrimp (16/20 or 21/25 count), peeled and deveined

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
Sear the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce: Lower heat to medium. Melt butter in skillet, stir in garlic, and cook until fragrant.
Add Lemon and Heat: Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes (if using).
Combine: Return shrimp to skillet, coat with sauce, and heat through.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner