spicy butter garlic shrimp/prawns

1 year ago
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I love using extra large or jumbo fresh shrimp (or prawns) for a juicy mouthful! It’s a huge bonus and one that will save you time if you can buy them ready to cook (peeled and deveined). I always keep their tails on for added flavour but you can remove them.
Sear your shrimp in oil first to get some incredible crisp edges.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 pounds (600 grams) large shrimp (prawns), shelled and deveined, tails on or off
Pinch of coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons butter
4-5 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic)
splash of dry white wine or broth (about 2 tablespoons)
1-2 whole red cayenne chili peppers
1/4 cup chopped parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side (until just beginning to turn pink).
Quickly deglaze the pan with a splash of wine or broth (if using), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the butter, garlic, red chilis and parsley. Toss shrimp through the butter sauce and cook for a further 30 seconds - 1 minute until the shrimp is cooked through (being careful not to overcook your shrimp

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