GARLIC SEARED SHRIMP RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Garlic Seared Shrimp Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-81356

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
20 large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 medium sized cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh, chopped
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 pinch table salt

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Lightly coat bottom of pan with 1 teaspoon of oil. Heat oil until lightly smoking. Add ten shrimp in a single layer. Cook just until golden and orange, 10 seconds; flip shrimp quickly. Cook 10 seconds more and immediately transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp and 1 teaspoon oil. Reduce heat to medium-high and add remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Add garlic and cook until light golden brown, about two minutes. Stir in paprika. Return shrimp to pan. Reduce heat slightly and cook shrimp until done, about 1 minute; fold in parsley, cilantro, lemon juice and salt. Serve shrimp with pan sauce spooned over top; garnish with cilantro.