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Easy Pan Seared Shrimp with Butter

Crispy pan seared shrimp close up in a black pan with brown bits and fond stuck to the shrimp and pan. Closer up.
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This easy and fast pan seared shrimp is cooked with butter and olive oil to create crispy browned shrimp on the inside and tender moist shrimp inside.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ Tbsp butter
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • lemon squeezer, optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Pat dry the shrimp (this will help with the sear).
  • Lightly salt and pepper shrimp.
  • Bring a medium sized pan to medium high heat.
  • Add butter and melt.  Add olive oil.
  • Place shrimp in a single layer into the pan and cook for 1 ½ - 2 minutes or until one side is seared. Don't disturb the shrimp before seeing a sear on the bottom side.
  • Flip shrimp and cook for 30 seconds - 1 minute or until shrimp is cooked through.  The second side will sear faster than the first and doesn't need as much time unless the shrimp are biggens.
  • Salt and pepper to taste and a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.

Notes

  • This is a basic simple recipe for an easy and fast dinner.  Add some garlic or herbs or spices as desired.
  • Use a non-stick skillet.  It's just easier for seafood and meats with not a lot of fat.  It's easier to learn, easier to cook, and easier to clean for most of us.  Non-stick pans are more forgiving.
  • Don't crowd the pan. Use a pan that's appropriate for the amount of shrimp. 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp will fit nicely into ~ 10" - 12" skillet.
  • Don't like peeling and deveining shrimp? Buy them already done. Most grocery stores will also sell cooked shrimp which would work for this recipe.

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