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Garlic Butter Shrimp (10 Minutes)

Name: Garlic Butter Shrimp (10 Minutes)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Unsalted butter (Source: 1/4 cup Unsalted butter); 1 tbsp Lemon juice (Source: 1 tbsp Lemon juice); 4 cloves Garlic ((minced)) (Source: 4 cloves Garlic ((minced))); 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (Source: 1 tbsp Fresh parsley); 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (Source: 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes); 1 lb Large shrimp ((peeled and deveined, preferably with tails left on)) (Source: 1 lb Large shrimp ((peeled and deveined, preferably with tails left on))); 3/4 tsp Sea salt (Source: 3/4 tsp Sea salt); 1/4 tsp Black pepper (Source: 1/4 tsp Black pepper); 1 tbsp Olive oil (Source: 1 tbsp Olive oil)

Garlic Butter Shrimp (10 Minutes) is made with shrimp, Garlic, and Lemon juice.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
Total: 10 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 9 listed

Make it part of your week

Estimating…

Main courseAmericanSeafoodPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Seafood
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Keep the specified layer

Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.

2. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

3. Prepare the pan

Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.

Get to know the ingredients

Lemon juice

In the method: In a small bowl, mash together the butter, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes. (The lemon juice may not fully incorporate, which is fine.) Set aside.

Garlic (minced)

In the method: In a small bowl, mash together the butter, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes. (The lemon juice may not fully incorporate, which is fine.) Set aside.

Fresh parsley

In the method: In a small bowl, mash together the butter, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes. (The lemon juice may not fully incorporate, which is fine.) Set aside.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Sear the shrimp for 1-2 more minutes, basting them with the butter occasionally, until the butter melts and the shrimp is opaque.

A little more help as you go

Include the drying step

Pat the ingredient dry where the method directs.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the skillet. Start with this step: In a small bowl, mash together the butter, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes. (The lemon juice may not fully incorporate, which is fine.) Set aside.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Sear the shrimp for 1-2 more minutes, basting them with the butter occasionally, until the butter melts and the shrimp is opaque.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Pat the ingredient dry where the method directs.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: wholesomeyum.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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