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Garlic Butter Colossal Shrimp plated beautifully with herbs and lemon.

Garlic Butter Colossal Shrimp

A simple yet elegant seafood dish featuring colossal shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound colossal shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced For best flavor, use fresh garlic.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Can substitute with lime juice or vinegar.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic butter mixture.
  6. Transfer the shrimp to a baking dish and spread them out in a single layer.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve over rice, pasta or with crusty bread. Pairs well with a fresh green salad and chilled white wine.
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