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Garlic Butter Shrimp

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsps clarified butter or ghee divided
  • 1 lb raw jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, with tails on if desired
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • juice of 1 large fresh lemon
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • a handful of chopped fresh parsley
  • additional lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Melt half of the clarified butter or ghee in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in your shrimp in a single layer and season with sea salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes more, or until pink, curled, and opaque. Set aside on a plate and
  • cover to keep warm.
  • In your same heated skillet add in the garlic and cook, stirring continuously for 30 seconds. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, and remaining clarified butter/ghee.
  • Return your shrimp into the sauce and toss with the chopped parsley.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
  • Enjoy!