Mareco Garlic Butter Shrimp

Ingredients

• 450 g Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Lemon zest(optional)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp Olive oil(optional)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Pat shrimp dry, then season with salt and black pepper. Mince the garlic and chop the parsley; zest and juice the lemon.

2. 2

   Cook (12 minutes): Heat olive oil (if using) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque; transfer to a plate.

3. 3

   Cook (12 minutes): Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant (do not brown the garlic).

4. 4

   Cook (12 minutes): Return shrimp to the skillet. Add lemon juice (and zest if using) and simmer 1–2 minutes to coat and warm through. Stir in parsley and red pepper flakes (if using). Serve immediately.