Butter Braised Shrimp

By barbaran

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

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.