Garlic Butter Shrimp

An amazing flavor combination of garlicky, buttery goodness – so elegant and easy to make in 20 min or less! Simple ingredients. Easy go to recipe. Soooo delicious that you’ll be licking the plate clean. You can even add some broccoli or peas to the shrimp sauce and served it over pasta. From damndelicious.net.

Garlic Butter Shrimp
Yield: 4 servings


Ingredients:

1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (if tolerated)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
5 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chicken stock (without problem ingredients)
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (if tolerated or omit)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves


Directions:

1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste.

2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.

3. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. Stir in chicken stock and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 1-2 minutes.

5. Stir in remaining 6 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until melted and smooth.

6. Stir in shrimp and gently toss to combine.

7. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley leaves, if desired.