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How to Cook Shrimp Perfectly

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Entrée
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

DESCRIPTION

Learn the steps to cooking shrimp perfectly every time with this easy, and delicious, recipe.


Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 24 medium shrimp (5160 count per pound, peeled, deveined and with tail removed)

Instructions

  1. Warm the olive oil and butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Swirl to mix.
  2. When butter is melted, reduce heat to low and add garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add salt and shrimp.
  4. Stir and cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, 2-3 minutes.
  5. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Serve.