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10 Minute Garlic Shrimp

Quick seared shrimp tossed in a garlicky lemon butter sauce that's ready in 10 minutes flat.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Season. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Sear. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over high heat. Cook shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
  3. Build. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze. Add wine and lemon juice. Simmer 1 minute, scraping up pan bits.
  5. Finish. Return shrimp to skillet, toss in sauce for 30 seconds. Top with parsley.
  6. Serve. Plate and spoon extra sauce over top. Serve with bread or pasta.

Notes

Pat shrimp completely dry for the best sear.
Sub chicken broth for wine if needed.
Don't overcook. Shrimp curl into a C when done, an O when overdone.