Savory Sauteed Shrimp with Garlic and Brandy

Ingredients

- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Prep the Shrimp:
- In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, ensuring even coating. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow salt to infuse.

2. Mince the Garlic:
- Using a sharp knife, finely mince 4 cloves of garlic and set aside for later use in the cooking process.

3. Heat the Oil:
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking, approximately 2 minutes.

4. Sauté the Garlic:
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

5. Cook the Shrimp:
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook without disturbing for about 2 minutes until the shrimp develops a pink hue on one side.

6. Add the Flavor Enhancers:
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of crushed black peppercorns over the shrimp, then pour in 1/4 cup of brandy. Allow it to sizzle for about 30 seconds, releasing the alcohol.

7. Finish the Cooking:
- Add the 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the shrimp. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until shrimp are cooked through and opaque.

8. Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the skillet from the heat and toss in 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately, allowing the fresh herbs to accentuate the flavors.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT10M
10 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT10M
10 minutes

Total Time

- PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Sauteed shrimp
- Garlic shrimp
- Brandy shrimp
- Easy dinner recipe
- Gourmet seafood
- Quick shrimp dish
- Seafood dinner
- Lemon garlic shrimp
- Quick cooking
- Herb-infused shrimp

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 600

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