Garlic Butter Shrimp

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Seafood

  • 1 1/2 lbs Shrimp, medium

• Produce

  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Lemon, Juice of
  • 2 tbsp Parsley, fresh leaves

• Canned Goods

  • 1/4 cup Chicken stock

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Dairy

  • 8 tbsp Butter, unsalted

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Description

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.