Garlic Butter Shrimp is a simple dish to prepare. This recipe demonstrates how to prepare this popular meal the Filipino way. This meal is savory and rich. It is really quick and simple to prepare, taking less than 20 minutes to complete.
Buttered Garlic Shrimp Ingredients:
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
5 gloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon, or more, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
How to Cook Buttered Garlic Shrimp
First melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside. Add garlic to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken stock and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in remaining 6 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until melted and smooth. Stir in shrimp and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley leaves, if desired.
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