Shrimp is a smart choice for weeknight dinners thanks to its super-fast cook time. This quick-and-easy recipe comes together in less time that it takes to boil water; serve this garlicky shrimp over your favorite pasta for an effortless supper. If you’re a big garlic lover, grate an extra clove of garlic over the shrimp during the last minute of cooking.
How do you clean shrimp?
- Peel the shell off starting from the bottom of the shrimp.
- cut a shallow slit down the back of the shrimp using a knife.
- You will see a dark line, which is the shrimp’s digestive tract.
- Use the knife to work the vein’s end out then pull out with your fingers.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SAUTÉ SHRIMP?
- Shrimp will cook in about 3-5 minutes per side depending on size and temperature.
- Once you see them turn pink, they’re about done.
- Overcooking the shrimp will give a rubbery texture
What kind of shrimp should you use?
I love using super-fresh jumbo shrimp from my local farmer’s market to make this dish and they made all the difference! Try not to use frozen pre-cooked shrimp to make this recipe, the taste and texture will be subpar.
Top Tips to make this garlic shrimp
- If you can’t find pancetta at your market substitute bacon.
- Grate some extra garlic on the dish in the last few minutes of cooking for an extra bite.
- Not a rosemary fan? Use some fresh thyme instead!!
How to make garlic shrimp
- Start off by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook while stirring occasionally. About 2 minutes.
- Thinly slice the garlic, add it to the skillet with the rosemary, then cook for 2 minutes more.
- Now add in the shrimp, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and the red pepper flakes. Give it a stir and make sure everything is evenly coated.
- Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until the shrimp is cooked through. About 3 to 5 minutes. Remove it from the heat once its done and squeeze lemon over the shrimp just before serving.
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Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp olive oil 30mL
- ¼ cup diced pancetta 55g
- 6 cloves garlic sliced
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 lb. large fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon divided
- 1 tsp kosher salt 6g
- ½ tsp ground black pepper 6g
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes 7g
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
- Add sliced garlic and rosemary, cook 2 minutes more.
- Stir in shrimp, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat; squeeze lemon over shrimp, and toss to combine just before serving.
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