PAN SEARED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC-LEMON BUTTER

Pan Seared Shrimp With Garlic-Lemon Butter image

Provided by Alisa Lea

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined (21/25 count)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

Beat butter with a fork in a small bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in garlic, lemon juice, parsley and 1/8 tsp salt until combined. Set aside.
Heat 1 tbs oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until smoking. Meanwhile toss shrimp, salt, pepper and sugar in a medium bowl. Add half of shrimp to pan in a single layer and cook until spotty brown and edges turn pink, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; using tongs, flip each shrimp and let stand until all but very center is opaque, about 30 seconds. Transfer shrimp to a large plate.
Repeat with remaining oil and shrimp; after second batch has stood off heat, return first batch to skillet along with flavored butter and toss to combine. Cover skillet and let stand until shrimp are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 237.2, Sodium 1258.1, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 23.4