How to Cook Shrimp on the Stove

Name: How to Cook Shrimp on the Stove
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 8 min
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp, deveined (peeled or unpeeled); 3 garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil; 2 lemon wedges (or lime); Torn cilantro or parsley, for garnish

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Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total: 8 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Sonja

Ingredients

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1 pound large shrimp, deveined (peeled or unpeeled)3 garlic cloves1/2 teaspoon kosher salt3 tablespoons butter or olive oil2 lemon wedges (or lime)Torn cilantro or parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

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Step 1

Thaw the shrimp (see the notes above).

Step 2

Mince the garlic.

Step 3

Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the garlic and salt.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the butter or olive oil on medium high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs.

Step 5

Spritz with juice of the lemon wedges and serve immediately.