Description
A lightning-fast dish of garlic butter shrimp in a flavorful white wine sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4-5 large garlic cloves, minced (or 1½ tablespoons minced garlic)
- 1¼ pounds large shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup dry white wine (or chicken/fish broth)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prep everything first: Have all ingredients measured and ready near your cooking area.
- Heat the fats: Add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to a large pan over medium-high heat until melted.
- Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side until starting to turn pink, then flip to the other side.
- Add the wine: Pour in the white wine and add the red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the wine reduces by half.
- Finish the sauce: Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice, and parsley before removing from heat.
- Serve: Transfer to plates and enjoy while hot.
Notes
Best served fresh over pasta, zucchini noodles, or steamed cauliflower. Garlic bread on the side is recommended.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian