Garlic Shrimp Recipe - Quick & Easy Garlic Shrimp

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper is a common spice that adds heat.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are often less expensive and add freshness.

Prepare all ingredients ahead of time (mise en place).

Heat a heavy skillet on high heat and coat the bottom with olive oil until it is very hot, just before smoking.

Add the shrimp to the hot skillet and let them sizzle for 1 minute without stirring.

Sprinkle the shrimp with salt while they are cooking.

After 1 minute, toss the shrimp and cook for another minute until they are halfway cooked, with some color on the outside and still translucent inside.

Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir for about 1 minute, ensuring the garlic does not brown.

Quickly add the lemon juice and caper brine mixture, one piece of butter, and half of the chopped parsley to the skillet.

Stir everything together and switch to a big spoon.

Once the first piece of butter has melted, reduce the heat to low and add the remaining pieces of butter.

Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Serve the garlic shrimp over toasted Meer lemon bread or any starch of choice, spooning the sauce over the top.

If the sauce thickens, add a splash of water and heat briefly to adjust the texture.

Top with the remaining fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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