Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Butter Sauce

Medium
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

36 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

2

Kosher salt

3

Freshly-ground black pepper

4

1 ¼ cups unsalted butter, divided

5

1 tsp olive oil

6

2 tbsp minced garlic

7

½ shallot, finely minced

8

2 lemons, juiced

9

Splash of heavy cream

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Season shrimp liberally with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.

2

Melt 2 tbsp butter with olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until garlic is golden.

3

Add shrimp and cook, tossing occasionally, until shrimp turns pink and opaque. Keep warm.

4

In a large saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add shallot and cook for 30 seconds.

30 seconds

5

Add lemon juice, heavy cream, and remaining butter. Cook until heated through and butter has melted. Check for taste and adjust seasoning if desired.

6

Spoon sauce over shrimp and serve warm.