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Buttery Shrimp with Dill (Garides Me Ánitho)

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Buttery Shrimp with Dill is a classic Greek-inspired dish featuring tender shrimp in a rich lemon butter sauce with fresh dill and savory aromatics. It comes together quickly for an elegant seafood meal served with bread or rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces, divided
  • 2/3 cup finely minced shallots, from 2 medium shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lb shrimp (21/25), peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 lemon
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from 2 lemons, plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, being careful not to brown it.
  3. Add the shrimp, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp begin turning pink and are partially cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and mustard. Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining butter 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring until melted and emulsified into a creamy sauce.
  5. Continue cooking until the shrimp are fully cooked through. If needed, allow them to rest in the warm sauce for an additional minute.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh dill. Adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice, salt, or pepper if needed.
  7. Serve warm with lemon wedges, crusty bread, or over rice to soak up the sauce.

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp when available, or thaw frozen shrimp completely before cooking.
  • Avoid overcooking the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
  • Serve with crusty bread or rice to enjoy the lemon butter sauce.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in a sealed container and gently reheated.

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