Easy & Crispy Pan Seared Buttery Shrimp Recipe - EatSimpleFood.com

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is lower in cholesterol and canned tuna is more affordable.

Pat shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture

Spread shrimp out on a plate and lightly season with salt and black pepper

Melt butter and olive oil in a 12 inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat

Adjust heat to medium as the pan starts to smoke

Cook shrimp for 1.5 to 2 minutes without disturbing until browned

Flip shrimp and add garlic, cooking for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until fully cooked

Add lemon juice if desired

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