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Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Quick skillet shrimp cooked in butter, garlic, and lemon with a splash of white wine — bright, garlicky, and ready in minutes.

weeknight stovetop gluten-free Mediterranean
Cook 10 min
Total 10 min
Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp
    butter , divided
  • 1 tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lb
    shrimp , peeled and deveined, medium size
  • 1
    lemon , thinly sliced, plus juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 clove
    garlic , minced
  • 1 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • kosher salt , to taste
  • 2 tbsp
    dry white wine , or water
  • parsley , freshly chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

5 steps
  1. 1

    In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter with the olive oil.

  2. 2

    Add the shrimp, lemon slices, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes; season with salt.

  3. 3

    Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side.

    ⏱ 6 min
  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice, and white wine.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and garnish with parsley before serving.

Refine

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Source

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a55657/easy-lemon-garlic-shrimp-recipe/