Description
Succulent jumbo shrimp in butter garlic sauce dance with rich Mediterranean flavors, promising an elegant dining experience. Creamy garlic butter embraces plump shrimp, delivering a luxurious meal that whisks you straight to coastal paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Jumbo Shrimp:
- 1 lb (454 grams) jumbo shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined
Butter and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Aromatics and Liquids:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Optional Serving Suggestions:
- Cooked pasta
- Rice
- Crusty bread
- Extra lemon wedges
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry the jumbo shrimp with clean kitchen towels, then generously season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Activate a large skillet over medium heat, gently melt the butter until it becomes silky and starts to shimmer, creating a luxurious base for cooking.
- Introduce minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes into the melted butter, allowing the aromatics to dance and release their fragrant essence without browning, which would create bitterness.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned shrimp in a single, uncrowded layer across the skillet, providing each piece ample space to caramelize and develop a delicate golden exterior.
- Rotate the shrimp after approximately 2 minutes, watching for a beautiful pink transformation and translucent texture that signals perfect doneness, being cautious not to overcook.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth or white wine, creating a dynamic liquid environment that will elevate the dish’s flavor profile and help develop a light, elegant sauce.
- Enhance the sauce with fresh lemon juice and optional lemon zest, stirring gently to incorporate and allow the liquid to reduce and concentrate the flavors.
- Finish the dish by scattering fresh parsley across the glistening shrimp, providing a burst of color and herbaceous freshness.
- Transfer the jumbo shrimp immediately to warm plates, accompanied by pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delectable buttery garlic sauce.
Notes
- Choose jumbo or large shrimp for the most succulent and impressive presentation of this buttery dish.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to ensure perfect caramelization and prevent watery sauce.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp by watching for color change from translucent to opaque pink, which takes only 2-3 minutes per side.
- Swap ingredients for dietary needs: use ghee for dairy-free, vegetable broth for lighter flavor, and gluten-free pasta for celiac-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg