This easy recipe quickly sautees shrimp in a garlic butter sauce in a cast iron pan. A 15 minute meal from start to finish that the whole family loves and one that never has any leftovers.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over direct heat until just smoking.
Remove and slide to indirect heat.
Carefully add the garlic to the pan and toast for 30 seconds until fragrant.
8 tbsp butter
Add the butter to the pan, and with long tongs, or a wooden spoon, swirl to coat.
1 tbsp freeze-dried garlic
Cook the Shrimp
Add the shrimp and spices to the skillet. If using hot sauce, add a few dashes now.
1 lbs shrimp, 1 tsp Girl Carnivore Over Easy Spice Blend, 1 tsp Pink Peppercorn Lemon Seasoning, 1 tsp Red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, as the shrimp turn pink, flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, shuffling as needed to make sure none become more overexposed to heat than others.
Garnish and Serve
Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle the parsley on top, and squeeze a lemon wedge over top to add a bright fresh acidity to the dish.
Fresh Parsley or basil, Lemon
Serve immediately. Allow everyone to serve directly from the garlicky butter-drenched skillet.
Peel the shells from the shrimp as you eat them hot.
Spoon more spicy garlicky butter over the top as desired.
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Notes
This dish is easily doubled for a bigger crowd. If doubling, use two 10" cast iron pans or one larger 14" cast iron pan.Serve this with toasted crusted bread to sop up any extra garlic butter.For an additional spicy kick, add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.Fresh garlic works great if you have it on hand to substitute the freeze-dried garlic. Remove the peel and mince finely. This recipe was designed as a camping recipe, however, it will work on a traditional range or grill as well. Leftovers keep for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in a small pan over low heat. However, use caution as shrimp can become rubbery if overcooked. Microwaving is not advised.This recipe is keto-friendly. To make it whole 30 use ghee and read the spice labels to make sure no sugar is added.