How to Cook Garlic Butter Shrimps

 

Garlic butter shrimp is juicy, flavorful and works as a perfect weeknight meal. It is an ideal choice if you want to shed some pounds. They are low in carbs and calories are packed with nutrients. The antioxidants in shrimps are beneficial to our health, where they can protect our cells against damage. In addition, they can prevent wrinkles and lessens sun damage.

Ingredients

(for 4 servings)

- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter (to be divided)

- 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimps (peeled & deveined)

- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)

- 5 cloves minced garlic

- 1/4 cup chicken stock

- Juice of 1 lemon

- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Recipe

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. Add shrimps, salt & pepper to taste. 
   
   
   
3. Cook and stir it occasionally with a fork about 2 to 3 minutes till the shrimps turn pink. Set aside.
4. Add garlic to the skillet, cook and stir it frequently about 1 minute till it becomes fragrant.
5. Add in chicken stock and lemon juice.
6. Bring it to a boil; reduce to low heat and allow it to simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining 6 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon one at a time untill it melts and smooth.