Serves 1
Directions
- 1Peel the shrimp, keeping the tail, and remove the intestinal tract by making a slit.
- 2Season the shrimp with chili powder, paprika, sazon, and black pepper.
- 3Finely chop parsley or cilantro.
- 4Mince garlic.
- 5Heat a stainless steel cast iron skillet until hot.
- 6Instantly add the seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet.
- 7After 30 seconds, flip the shrimp.
- 8Remove the shrimp from the heat after another 30 seconds.
- 9In the same pan, lower the heat and add butter, dropping the heat even more if it melts too fast.
- 10Add red chili flakes to the butter.
- 11When the butter is foamy, add the minced garlic.
- 12Squeeze in a healthy amount of lemon juice.
- 13Once the aroma of the garlic and lemon hits, add the shrimp back into the pan.
- 14Add the fresh chopped herbs as the shrimp soak up the flavor.
Ingredients
- shrimp
- chili powder
- paprika
- sazon
- black pepper
- parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
- minced garlic
- butter
- red chili flakes
- lemon juice
Equipment
stainless steel cast iron skillet
Tips
- Peel shrimp and keep the tail, then make a slit and remove the intestinal tract.
- Go heavy on spices to season the pan later.
- Shrimp overcooks fast, so prep ingredients first.
- Ensure a nice fine chop for herbs.
- Lower heat when adding butter to prevent it from melting too fast.
- Squeeze in healthy amounts of lemon juice.
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