January’s Recipe Garlic Shrimp

Garlic Shrimp

INGREDIENTS

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
2. Add garlic to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken stock and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in remaining 6 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until melted and smooth.
3. Stir in shrimp and gently toss to combine.
4. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.