Nouranyeh's Recipe

Garlic Shrimp or Chicken

Category: Recipes

Equipment

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12-inch Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

▢ 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

Instructions

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.