A quick and flavorful seafood dish — buttery, garlicky, with a hint of lemon and fresh parsley.
Shrimps in Butter with Garlic and Lemon (Creveți în Unt cu Usturoi și Lămâie)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the shrimps:
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Wash the shrimps well and pat them dry.
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Season with salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, and chili flakes (optional).
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Add 2–3 tablespoons of olive oil and mix well.
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Cook the shrimps:
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Heat a pan and melt 50 g of butter.
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Add the shrimps and fry them on both sides for a few minutes until they get a nice golden color.
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Add garlic and lemon:
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Finely chop the garlic (not minced to avoid burning).
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Add the garlic to the pan once the shrimps are golden and cook for a few minutes.
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Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.
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Finish with parsley:
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Add plenty of freshly chopped parsley.
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Mix well and serve immediately.
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