Ingredients:
- 1 lb large frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
Instructions:
- Rinse the 1 lb large frozen shrimp under cold water for 60 seconds just to remove any surface ice crystals. Note: This prevents the oil from splattering too violently when they hit the pan.
- Add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to your skillet over medium high heat. Cook until the oil shimmers and a tiny drop of water sizzles instantly.
- Toss in the 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes and 2 tbsp of the unsalted butter. Wait until the butter foams and smells nutty.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without moving them until the edges turn pink.
- Turn the shrimp over and scatter the 6 cloves of minced garlic into the gaps. Note: Adding garlic now prevents it from burning during the initial over high heat sear.
- Pour in the 0.25 cup dry white wine or chicken broth. Sizzle until the liquid reduces by half and the sharp alcohol scent vanishes.
- Add the remaining 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Whisk the pan constantly until the sauce looks velvety and thick.
- Sprinkle the 0.5 tsp sea salt over the shrimp. Smell for the bright, zesty aroma of lemon and toasted garlic.
- Toss in the 0.25 cup fresh parsley. Cook for 30 seconds until the shrimp are opaque and curled into a C shape.
- Remove from heat immediately. Note: The residual heat will finish any slightly translucent centers in about 60 seconds.