Description
A premium Mediterranean dish featuring golden-seared jumbo shrimp in a glossy garlic butter sauce with bright lemon and subtle spice. Zero net carbs and ready in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Large or Jumbo Shrimp – 1 lb (peeled, deveined, patted dry)
Unsalted Butter – 3 tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 1 tbsp
Fresh Garlic – 4 cloves (minced)
Red Pepper Flakes – 1/2 tsp
Vegetable or Chicken Broth – 1/2 cup
Kosher Salt – 1/2 tsp
Lemon Juice – 2 tbsp
Instructions
Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering
Add shrimp in a single layer and sear 1–2 minutes per side until golden
Push shrimp to edges of pan, melt butter cubes in center
Saute garlic and red pepper flakes in butter until fragrant
Deglaze with broth, scraping browned bits
Reduce heat, simmer sauce 2–3 minutes
Combine with shrimp, drizzle with lemon juice
Finish with more butter cubes for a smooth emulsion
Notes
Use cold butter cubes for final sauce thickening
Sustainable shrimp recommended
Broth replaces traditional wine deglazing
Rest sauce 1-2 minutes under broiler for caramelized sheen
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean