Skillet Garlic Shrimp (Costa Rican Style)

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• Garlic Paste: I combine garlic cloves and olive oil to create a paste that adds flavor to the marinade and creates a rich garlic butter sauce when finishing the shrimp. 
• Shrimp: Any size shrimp will work for this recipe. Just make sure they’re peeled and deveined before cooking. Tail on when cooking makes for extra tender shrimp
• Seasonings: Salt, paprika, and seafood seasoning add warm, savory flavor to the marinade. 
• Oil: I typically use olive oil because it’s what I use for the garlic paste. However, avocado oil also works well if preferred. 
• Veggies: White or yellow onion and any color of bell pepper add a pop of color, texture, and nutrients. 
• Butter: Unsalted butter prevents the shrimp from drying out and adds richness to the final dish. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup white rice (long grain or jasmine work great)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice
   Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. This keeps it from getting gummy.
2. Bring to a boil
   In a small pot, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Simmer
   Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Don’t lift the lid.
4. Steam
   Turn off the heat and let it sit (still covered) for 10 minutes.
5. Fluff and serve