Description
A delightful, garlicky butter sauce paired with succulent shrimp, perfect for serving over pasta or with crusty bread. A simple yet indulgent dish that never disappoints!
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining butter until smooth and glossy.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat, and heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 per serving