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Shrimps in Butter with Garlic and Lemon (Creveți în Unt cu Usturoi și Lămâie)

A quick and flavorful seafood dish — buttery, garlicky, with a hint of lemon and fresh parsley.

Ingredients
  • 300 g shrimps (defrosted and washed) (defrosted and washed)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • Sweet paprika (to taste)
  • Chili flakes (optional, for spiciness)
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 50 g butter
  • 4-5 garlic cloves (finely chopped, not crushed)
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Fresh parsley (chopped, generous amount)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the shrimps:

    • Wash the shrimps well and pat them dry.

    • Season with salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, and chili flakes (optional).

    • Add 2–3 tablespoons of olive oil and mix well.

  2. 2
    Cook the shrimps:

    • Heat a pan and melt 50 g of butter.

    • Add the shrimps and fry them on both sides for a few minutes until they get a nice golden color.

  3. 3
    Add garlic and lemon:

    • Finely chop the garlic (not minced to avoid burning).

    • Add the garlic to the pan once the shrimps are golden and cook for a few minutes.

    • Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.

  4. 4
    Finish with parsley:

    • Add plenty of freshly chopped parsley.

    • Mix well and serve immediately.

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