Parsley Shrimp Recipes

SHRIMP WITH PARSLEY-GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. Prepare parsley-garlic butter: mash together with a wooden spoon or potato masher, the butter, parsley leaves, garlic, lemon zest, salt, & pepper.
• 2. Preheat the broiler (grill). Remove legs from shrimp. With a sharp paring knife, make an incision 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep all the way along the curved back of each shrimp up the tail. Don't cut all the way through the shrimp; cut just enough to open it or butterfly it. Lift any dark vein with the tip of the knife and pull out, and press down on the opened shrimp to flatten it without seperating the halves. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
• 3. Arrange the butterflied shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan (you may need to do this in batches).
• 4. Place 1-2 tsp of the parsley-garlic butter (depending on the size of the shrimp) in the center of each shrimp. Slide the pan under the broiler and broil (grill) until the shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through, 4-5 minutes.
• 5. Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter or individual plates, pour any drippings from the pan over the shrimp, and serve with plenty of napkins and a plate for the shells.

SAUTéED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Season: 1 pound shrimp, with Salt Fresh-ground black pepper.
• Season the shrimp liberally because the seasoning needs to penetrate the shell. Peel and chop: 4 garlic cloves.
• Cover with a bit of olive oil to keep from oxidizing. Pick the leaves from: 6 parsley sprigs.
• Chop the leaves; you should have at least 3 tablespoons.
• Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet. When hot, pour in: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
• Turn the heat up to high and add the seasoned shrimp. Cook, tossing the shrimp frequently, until the shells start to turn pink, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and toss in the chopped garlic and parsley. Toss the shrimp in the pan until well coated with the garlic and parsley. Serve immediately.
• Add 4 sliced scallions to the shrimp with the garlic and parsley.
• Add a large pinch of dried chile flakes.
• For the parsley, substitute chopped cilantro or a chiffonade of basil leaves.
• Peel and devein the shrimp before cooking.

SIMPLE GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Place shrimp in an even layer on the bottom of the pan and cook for 1 minute without stirring.
• Season shrimp with salt; cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 1 minute.
• Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, caper brine, 1 1/2 teaspoon cold butter, and half the parsley.
• Cook until butter has melted, about 1 minute, then turn heat to low and stir in 1 1/2 tablespoon cold butter. Cook and stir until all butter has melted to form a thick sauce and shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl; continue to cook butter sauce, adding water 1 teaspoon at a time if too thick, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
• Serve shrimp topped with the pan sauce. Garnish with remaining flat-leaf parsley.