{"id":91,"date":"2026-04-28T18:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T18:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogfoodie.com\/?page_id=91"},"modified":"2026-04-28T18:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T18:00:52","slug":"simple-garlic-shrimp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogfoodie.com\/?page_id=91","title":{"rendered":"Simple Garlic Shrimp"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Simple Garlic Shrimp<\/h1>\n

A 10-Minute Five-Star Starter<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Prep<\/strong>
5 Mins<\/div>\n
Cook<\/strong>
5 Mins<\/div>\n
Cost<\/strong>
~$7.00 CAD<\/div>\n
Level<\/strong>
Beginner<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

Shrimp and garlic are a legendary pairing. As a 30-year hospitality veteran, I\u2019ve seen this dish disappear from plates faster than almost anything else on the menu. It\u2019s elegant, nutrient-dense, and proves that Healthy & Affordable<\/strong> is the ultimate luxury.<\/p>\n\n

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Ingredients<\/h3>\n
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  • 12 White Shrimp<\/strong> (Size 31-40, tails on)<\/li>\n
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Garlic<\/strong> (3 cloves, minced)<\/li>\n
  • 1\/4 Tsp Lemon Pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)<\/strong><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n
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    Professional Preparation<\/h3>\n
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    1. Heat the Base:<\/strong> Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)<\/strong>. The oil prevents the butter from burning.<\/li>\n
    2. Bloom the Aromatics:<\/strong> Add minced garlic. Saut\u00e9 for 60 seconds until fragrant. Avoid browning to prevent bitterness.<\/li>\n
    3. Sear the Shrimp:<\/strong> Increase heat slightly. Add shrimp in a single layer and season with lemon pepper.<\/li>\n
    4. The Perfect Finish:<\/strong> Saut\u00e9 for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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      💡 Front of the House (FOH) Pro-Tip:<\/h4>\n

      \n In the industry, we watch the shape of the shrimp to judge doneness. A perfect shrimp forms a “C”<\/strong> shape. If it curls tightly into an “O”<\/strong>, it’s overcooked and rubbery. Aim for the “C” for that restaurant-quality snap!\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

      \n Estimated cost in Canadian Dollars (CAD)<\/strong> based on Ontario market averages.\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Simple Garlic Shrimp A 10-Minute Five-Star Starter Prep5 Mins Cook5 Mins Cost~$7.00 CAD LevelBeginner Shrimp and garlic are a legendary pairing. As a 30-year hospitality veteran, I\u2019ve seen this dish disappear from plates faster than almost anything else on the menu. It\u2019s elegant, nutrient-dense, and proves that Healthy & Affordable is the ultimate luxury. Ingredients […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-91","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/91","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=91"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/91\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":93,"href":"https:\/\/blogfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/91\/revisions\/93"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=91"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}