「Garlic Butter Shrimp」

Ingredients and amounts

• 8-10 large shrimp (about 200 g)
• 30 g unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic (about 20 g)
• 15 ml dry white wine (optional)
• 1/4 lemon
• 10 ml olive oil

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Remove the heads and shells from the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Devein with a toothpick, rinse, and pat dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Mince the garlic and set aside.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 10 ml olive oil.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp and cook for 1-1.5 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

5. 5

   Step 5

   In the same skillet, add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook over low heat until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

6. 6

   Step 6

   If using white wine, add it now and cook until the alcohol evaporates (about 1 minute).

7. 7

   Step 7

   Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss with the garlic butter sauce for about 1 minute.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Squeeze in the lemon juice, toss to combine, then immediately turn off the heat.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Plate the shrimp and drizzle any remaining sauce from the pan over the top.