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Garlic-Infused Shrimp

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Garlic-Infused Shrimp
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • salt to taste
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon caper brine
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 4 equal pieces, divided
  • 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
  • 1 teaspoon water, or as needed
Instructions
1
Gather all necessary ingredients before commencing the cooking process.
2
Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a substantial, heavy skillet over extremely high heat until it reaches the point where it starts to emit a thick smoke.
3
Place an even layer of succulent shrimp at the bottom of the pan and cook for 1 minute without disturbing them.
4
Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the shrimp to enhance their flavor; cook and stir constantly until they begin to change color, approximately 1 minute.
5
Add a few cloves of minced garlic and a dash of red pepper flakes to the pan; cook and stir for another minute.
6
Stir in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a splash of caper brine, 1 piece of melted butter, and half of the chopped parsley; cook until the butter has fully incorporated into the sauce, about 1 minute.
7
Gradually reduce the heat to a low simmer and stir in the remaining 3 pieces of butter. Cook and stir until the butter has fully melted, the sauce has thickened to your liking, and the shrimp are cooked through and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Carefully remove the cooked shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a serving dish; continue to cook the pan sauce, adding small amounts of water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if it becomes too thick, about 2 minutes.
9
Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt to taste; serve them atop the pan sauce, accompanied by the remaining parsley.