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Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup (slightly packed) minced fresh garlic (nearly 1 medium head)
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  • Using papar towels, dab shrimp dry of excess moisture on both sides. Place in a bowl.
  • Sprinkle with flour, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper as desired. Toss to evenly coat.
  • Melt butter with olive oil in a large 12-inch non-stick skillet.
  • Add garlic and saute 30 seconds until nicely fragrant (but not browning!).
  • Add shrimp in an even layer in skillet. Cook on first side until pinkish color on bottom, about 2 minutes. Then flip and cook opposite side until just cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
  • Remove from heat, toss with lemon and garnish with parsley if using.
  • Serve right away topped with extra garlic butter sauce from pan.

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