Ingredients
– 1 1/2 pounds raw large shrimp (26 to 30 per pound), peeled and deveined
– 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 10 cloves)
– Finely grated zest of 1 medium lemon (1 tablespoon)
– Juice of 1 medium lemon (3 tablespoons)
– 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
– Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
1-First, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to help them sear nicely.
2-Melt the butter in a large 12-inch frying pan over medium-low heat, then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
3-Next, toss in the shrimp along with the lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper, making sure everything mixes well.
4-Spread the shrimp evenly in the pan and crank up the heat to medium.
5-Stir occasionally until the shrimp are firm and cooked through, which takes about 3 to 5 minutes.
6>Once done, serve it up garnished with cilantro and lemon wedges if you like.
Last Step:
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🌶️ For more heat, substitute smoked paprika with cayenne pepper.
🔥 To reduce heat, decrease the amount of red pepper flakes.
🥡 Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 443mg
- Fat: 15.4g
- Saturated Fat: 9.2g
- Carbohydrates: 4.1g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 35.1g