Spicy Cold Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings 6
  • 1 1⁄2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled, tails on, deveined
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons onions, minced
  • 1 ⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil and butter in a large skillet.

Add garlic and onion and cook over low heat for 3 minutes without browning the garlic.

Add shrimp and pepper flakes.

Increase heat to medium and cook, tossing constantly, 3 minutes or until shrimp just turn pink and begin to curl.

Transfer shrimp and sauce to bowl.

Add lemon juice, salt and parsley; toss well and cover.

Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to blend flavors.