Butter Braised Shrimp

By Connie

Paula Deen

Ingredients

• Prep Time:5 minInactive Prep Time:-- Cook Time:6 minLevel:
• EasyServes:
• 4 to 6 servings.Ingredients
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Directions
• Combine the butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until the butter melts, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the shrimp. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just opaque, about 5 minutes.
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Preparation

Step 1

Directions
Combine the butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until the butter melts, about 1 minute.


Stir in the shrimp. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are just opaque, about 5 minutes.