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Flavorful Gambas al Ajillo Recipe Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Dish

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A quick and easy garlic butter shrimp dish with a perfectly balanced garlic butter sauce, mild heat from red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley for a pop of freshness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Baguette or crusty bread for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound (450g) of large raw shrimp under cold water, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. Thinly slice 6-8 cloves of fresh garlic. Set aside 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
  3. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Let the butter melt slowly until it foams but doesn’t brown (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add the sliced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the pan. Stir gently and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and just turning golden.
  5. Toss the shrimp into the pan in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly opaque, then flip and cook another 2 minutes on the other side.
  6. Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and the chopped parsley. Cook for another 30 seconds to meld flavors together.
  7. Spoon the shrimp and garlic butter sauce into a serving dish. Serve immediately with crusty baguette or toast to soak up the sauce.

Notes

If garlic browns too fast, lower heat or add more olive oil. Add a teaspoon of water or white wine if sauce dries before shrimp are done. Use fresh shrimp for best results. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Avoid overcrowding pan to ensure shrimp sear properly.

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