Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 4-5 large garlic cloves minced (or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic)
– 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp or prawns (shelled with tails on or off)
– Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
– 1/4 cup dry white wine or broth (such as chicken broth)
– 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1-First, prepare your shrimp by peeling and deveining if needed, then pat them dry.
2-Next, mince the garlic and measure out the butter, lemon juice, and wine or broth.
3-Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil.
4-Once the pan is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
5-Then, add the shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink.
6-Pour in the white wine or broth, add red pepper flakes if you like some heat, and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the liquid reduces by half.
7-Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice, and chopped parsley, then remove from heat right away to keep the shrimp tender.
Last Step:
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🧄 Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and aroma.
🍋 Add lemon juice at the end to brighten the dish without overpowering.
⏲️ Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 303
- Sodium: 276 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 258 mg