Butter Braised Shrimp

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Servings: 4 to 6
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 6 min
Difficulty: Easy

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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

Directions

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.

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this is a greatshrimp recipe it taste great and its fast and simple for a in a hurry supper idea

By natasha robinson on February 06, 2013

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