Camarão ao Alho e Manteiga (Brazilian Garlic Butter Shrimp)

Method

1. 1

   Pat the shrimp completely dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp in a single layer, in batches if needed, and sear 60–90 seconds per side until just pink and curled.

   💡 Shrimp turn rubbery within seconds of being done — pull them the moment they curl into a loose C.

4. 4

   Lower the heat, push the shrimp to one side, and melt the butter with the garlic in the cleared space until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Toss the shrimp through the garlic butter, squeeze the lime over, and cook 30 seconds more.

6. 6

   Scatter with parsley and serve immediately with rice or crusty bread while the shrimp is still hot.