GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 10 MINUTESTOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES

An amazing flavor combination of garlicky, buttery goodness – so elegant and easy to make in 20 min or less!

INGREDIENTS:

- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided

- 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

- 5 cloves garlic, minced

- 1/4 cup chicken stock

- Juice of 1 lemon, or more, to taste

- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

DIRECTIONS:

- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.

- Add shrimp, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.

- Add garlic to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken stock and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in remaining 6 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until melted and smooth.

- Stir in shrimp and gently toss to combine.

- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley leaves, if desired.