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10 Minute Garlic Shrimp

A delicious homemade 10 minute garlic shrimp recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
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 the shrimp dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Dry shrimp sear better, so don't skip this step.
  2. Sear. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Build. Lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining butter and garlic to the same skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant (don't let it brown).
  4. Deglaze. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice. Let it bubble for 1 minute, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. The sauce will thicken slightly.
  5. Finish. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss in the sauce for 30 seconds until coated. Remove from heat and scatter fresh parsley on top.
  6. Serve. Transfer to a plate or serve straight from the skillet with crusty bread or over pasta. Spoon extra sauce over everything.

Notes

Buy shrimp that are already peeled and deveined to save time. Look for 21/25 count for the best size. Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning. Wet shrimp will steam instead of sear, and you'll lose that golden crust. Don't crowd the pan. If your skillet is small, sear the shrimp in two batches so they cook evenly.