Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp delivers a quick, restaurant-quality meal that brings ocean flavors straight to your dinner table. Sizzling prawns kissed with garlic and butter create a simple yet delicious dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Fats and Liquids:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 6 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pat 1 pound of shrimp completely dry with paper towels. Toss your shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and optional ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Melt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Add 6 minced garlic cloves and saute for exactly 1-2 minutes until they release a fragrant aroma without browning.
- Pour ¼ cup dry white wine into the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes at medium heat, reducing the liquid and allowing alcohol to evaporate completely.
- Incorporate 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice and ¼ cup chopped parsley into the butter sauce. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Arrange your seasoned shrimp in a single layer across the skillet. Cook at medium-high heat for 2 minutes on the first side until bottom edges turn light pink.
- Flip each shrimp and cook an additional 1-2 minutes at 375°F. Ensure your shrimp become completely opaque and bright pink throughout.
- Swirl the shrimp in the garlic butter sauce, coating them thoroughly. Let them simmer for an extra 30-45 seconds to absorb maximum flavor.
- Transfer your garlic butter shrimp immediately to a serving plate. Garnish with extra parsley and optional lemon wedges for brightness.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp make all the difference, so select large, firm shrimp with no discoloration for the best flavor and texture.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to help them develop a beautiful golden sear instead of steaming in the pan.
- Work quickly when cooking shrimp since they can become tough and rubbery if overcooked, so keep your heat at medium-high and watch them carefully.
- For a gluten-free version, swap white wine with chicken broth and serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional pasta or bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 289 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 254 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg