Description
Peel and Eat Shrimp brings seafood lovers a simple, zesty feast straight from coastal kitchens. Grab some napkins and dive into these perfectly seasoned, succulent shrimp that make dinner feel like a relaxed beach party.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound large, fresh shrimp (shell-on)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
Fats and Garnishes:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Rinse 1 pound of fresh, shell-on shrimp under cold water and thoroughly dry them with paper towels.
- Using kitchen scissors, carefully slice along the back of each shrimp to remove the dark vein.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until your kitchen fills with a fragrant aroma.
- Mix in lemon zest from 1 whole lemon, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Season the butter mixture with salt and black pepper to enhance your shrimp’s flavor profile.
- Toss the prepared shrimp with half of the garlic butter in a large bowl, ensuring each shrimp gets coated.
- Let the shrimp marinate for 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator to absorb all the delicious seasonings.
- Heat a skillet to medium-high heat for about 3 minutes before cooking.
- Arrange marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn completely pink.
- Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving platter and drizzle the remaining garlic butter on top.
- Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and serve immediately while the shrimp are hot and succulent.
Notes
- Always pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to help them caramelize and develop a nice golden color.
- Fresh shrimp make all the difference, so choose ones with a clean ocean smell and firm texture without discoloration.
- For a gluten-free version, swap butter with olive oil and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Cut the cooking time by 30 seconds if using smaller shrimp to prevent overcooking and maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 20-35 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg