Garlic Butter Florida Shrimp Skillet
A fast skillet of Florida shrimp in garlic butter. Serve over rice or with crusty bread. Scale the people count in the app to 2, 4, 6, or 8 — ingredients adjust from this base of 4 servings.
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Food safety
Cook shrimp to 145°F or until opaque and firm. Keep raw seafood cold until cooking and use a separate cutting board and plate for raw shrimp. Rinse parsley under running water before chopping, and chill leftovers within 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F).
Allergens: shellfish, milk
Equipment
- large skillet
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
- 1.5 pounds raw Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant — do not brown.
3. Add the shrimp in a single layer as much as possible. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and firm.
4. Seafood should reach 145°F internal temperature, or shrimp should be opaque and firm throughout.
5. Splash in the lemon juice, sprinkle with parsley, toss, and serve right away.
6. Chill leftovers within 2 hours (1 hour if the room is above 90°F).
Skill taught
Cooking shrimp just until opaque so they stay tender.
Affordable substitution
Use frozen raw shrimp thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
Optional variation
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
Leftovers & storage
Cool and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours (within 1 hour if above 90°F). Store at 40°F or below. Reheat to 165°F until steaming hot.