Seared Garlic Shrimp

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This is pan-seared garlic shrimp with a simple dry rub and garlic butter pan sauce that takes about 15 minutes from start to finish.

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This shrimp recipe takes almost zero prep. Once the shrimp is coated in the seasoning, it gets seared in the pan. Then we combine the sauce ingredients in the same pan and pour it over the shrimp.

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED (scroll to full ingredient list)

• Skillet or Deep pan

• Mixing Bowl

• Citrus Juicer

• Jumbo shrimp

• Garlic powder

• Cayenne powder

• Paprika powder

• Garlic

• Butter

• Lemon

• Parsley

• Kosher salt

• Black pepper

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DIRECTIONS

STEP 1: SHRIMP

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat until ripping hot (2-3 minutes).

• Dry the shrimp with paper towels to remove all moisture.

• Coat the shrimp with garlic powder, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper.

• Add cooking oil to the preheated pan then sear the shrimp on each side until opaque and cooked through (1-2 minutes)

• Remove shrimp from pan and reduce heat to low.

STEP 2: GARLIC PAN SAUCE

• To the same pan add the garlic and cook until just beginning to brown.

• Add the lemon juice and butter and stir until the butter melts.

• Scrape the fond from the pan and mix with the sauce.

• Remove from heat.

STEP 3: COAT

• Pour the garlic pan sauce over the cooked shrimp and top with fresh parsley.

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INGREDIENTS

Makes 16-20 pieces

SHRIMP

• 1 lb jumbo shrimp, deveined

• 2 TBSP avocado oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp cayenne powder

• 1 tsp paprika powder

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper, coarse

GARLIC PAN SAUCE

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 TBSP butter, unsalted

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• 1 TBSP fresh parsley, chopped

• Salt to taste

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