Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
  • 1 pound shrimp (large or jumbo, shelled)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Instruction

  • Cook the shrimp: Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter to a large skillet, over medium high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp turns pink. Season with salt. Flip over and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic: Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 seconds or until aromatic. Do not burn.
  • Finish the shrimp: Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice and parsley. Turn off the heat. Serve immediately.