Shrimp Garlic Sauce
AmericanSeafoodIntermediate20 minBy Northstar
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 12 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 0.3 cup unsalted butter
- 1 0.5 lb fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and butterflied (tails intact)
- 1 tsp salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, sauté the garlic in medium-hot oil (about 300°F) until light brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Watch carefully so as not to burn.
- 2
Quickly whisk in the butter and remove immediately from the fire. When all the butter has been added, the bits will become crisp.
- 3
Remove garlic bits with a slotted spoon and reserve the oil and butter for sautéing the shrimp.
- 4
In a large skillet, heat about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved oil and sauté the shrimp for about 5 minutes. Turn over briefly and remove.
- 5
Add more oil as necessary to sauté all the shrimp. Salt to taste.
- 6
Garnish with garlic bits and parsley. Serve with Mexican Rice.
Tags
american