A silky, garlicky butter sauce takes shrimp up about 10 notches in this quick and easy meal.

see to it to add thebuttergradually to ensure a smooth sauce.

This recipe was developed by Melissa Gray.

Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Olives

Photo:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

(3/4 stick)unsalted butter, cut into 1-Tbsp.

Cover and set aside.

Add shrimp; cook, stirring often, until pink and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.

Transfer shrimp to a bowl.

Add olives, stock, vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika.

Bring to a boil.

Cook, stirring often, until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 2 minutes.

Stir in shrimp until evenly coated.

Serve shrimp mixture over rice, garnished with scallions.

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to a day.

Reheat in the microwave or on the stove-top.

Leftover rice may be frozen for up to 3 months.