Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Place the shrimp in a bowl and season with ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt and ¼ tsp (0.5 gr) ground black pepper.

   Ingredients used: 0.5 gr Ground Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Salt, 680.0 gr Shrimp

   Cookware: mixing bowl, tongs

2. Step 2

   Heat the olive oil and 2 tbsp (28 gr) butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp in a single layer, working in batches if necessary, for 1–2 minutes per side; transfer them to a clean plate once opaque and cooked through.

   Timer: 6 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 28.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: large skillet, plate, tongs

3. Step 3

   Reduce to low heat, melt the remaining 2 tbsp (28 gr) butter in the skillet, and stir in the garlic. Cook until fragrant.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Garlic, 28.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

4. Step 4

   Pour in the chicken stock, scrape up the browned bits, and simmer over medium heat until slightly reduced.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 120.0 ml Chicken Stock

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

5. Step 5

   Reduce to low heat and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer gently until the sauce begins to thicken.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 240.0 ml Heavy Cream

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

6. Step 6

   Stir in the Parmesan, remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and remaining ¼ tsp (0.5 gr) ground black pepper until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 0.5 gr Ground Black Pepper, 50.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 2.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

7. Step 7

   Return the cooked shrimp and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Turn gently in the sauce over low heat just until warmed through.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

8. Step 8

   Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the lemon juice and parsley, and serve immediately.

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Lemon Juice, 8.0 gr Parsley

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon