Garlic Butter Shrimp

By emp1438

Ingredients

• 1 stick unsalted butter divided
• 1 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Kosher salt and pepper to taste
• 5 cloves of garlic minced
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• Juice of 1 lemon, or more to taste
• 2 Tbls. chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Melt 2 Tbsl butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink; about 2-3 minutes; set aside.
Add garlic to skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken stock and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 1/2 minutes. Stir in remaining 6 Tbls. butter, 1 Tbls. at a time, unit melted and smooth.
Stir in shrimp and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley leaves.