Ingredients:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels. Note: Moisture is the enemy of a good sear.
  2. Toss the shrimp in a bowl with 2.5g kosher salt and 1g cracked black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Heat 15ml avocado oil in the skillet over medium high heat until it begins to shimmer and almost smoke.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer. Sear undisturbed for 2 minutes until a golden brown crust forms.
  5. Flip the shrimp and cook for 1 more minute.
  6. Reduce heat to medium. Add 60ml unsalted butter and 4 cloves of minced garlic to the center.
  7. Stir constantly for 30-60 seconds until the butter foams and the garlic smells fragrant.
  8. Stir in 15ml lemon juice and 5ml lemon zest.
  9. Toss the shrimp to coat in the sauce and remove from heat immediately.
  10. Garnish with 10g chopped parsley and serve.