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Fresh Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe with Spring Peas and Mint

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A quick and easy shrimp dish featuring garlic butter, fresh spring peas, and mint for a bright, buttery, and fresh flavor perfect for light dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 cup spring peas (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound of large shrimp under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until tender-crisp, then drain and transfer to ice water. If using frozen peas, thaw and drain.
  3. Finely mince 4 cloves of garlic and chop 2 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves. Set aside separately.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side without moving.
  5. Turn shrimp over and add minced garlic around the edges of the pan. Stir garlic quickly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and the cooked peas. Stir gently to coat shrimp and peas in garlic butter sauce. Let butter melt and bubble slightly.
  7. Squeeze 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice over shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss in chopped mint leaves and stir gently. Cook for another minute until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
  8. Serve immediately while warm and glossy.

Notes

Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Add mint last to keep its fresh flavor. Use a combination of butter and olive oil to prevent burning and add richness. Pat shrimp dry before cooking for better sear.

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Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, spring peas, mint, quick shrimp recipe, easy dinner, light dinner, seafood, spring recipe

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