Description
A quick, 15-minute weeknight dinner featuring seared shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce with white wine and fresh parsley. It’s a one-pan meal that feels restaurant-quality but is easy enough for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds raw, peeled, and deveined shrimp (large or extra-large)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thaw frozen shrimp if necessary by soaking in cold water for 10-15 minutes. Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet (preferably cast-iron or stainless steel) over medium-high heat. Add butter and melt until it foams and turns a light golden brown (beurre noisette), about 2-3 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the same pan. Stir constantly for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the white wine (or broth substitute) and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 1 minute to reduce slightly.
- Return shrimp and any accumulated juices to the pan. Squeeze in lemon juice and toss everything together for 1 minute to heat through.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread, rice, or pasta.
Notes
Patting the shrimp dry is crucial to ensure they sear rather than steam. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Garlic burns quickly, so stir constantly once added. For a creamy version, stir in heavy cream after deglazing. This recipe is naturally gluten-free but check wine/broth labels. Avoid microwaving leftovers as it makes shrimp rubbery; reheat gently in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 28
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