Lemon-Garlic Sauteed Shrimp
Indulge in this quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp sauteed in a heavenly blend of garlic, cayenne pepper, white wine, and fresh lemon juice. The perfect balance of heat and citrus, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Sauteed Shrimp | |
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| 1 | lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined |
| 2 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 2 | tablespoons butter |
| 1 | pinch cayenne pepper (or to taste) or ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste) |
| 3 | large garlic cloves, finely chopped |
| 1 | cup dry white wine |
| 1 | large lemon, juice of |
| salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 1 | tablespoon chopped fresh parsley |
Instructions
Sauteed Shrimp | |
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| 1. | Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped garlic and cayenne pepper, saute for 2 minutes until softened. |
| 2. | Pour in the white wine and bring to a boil over medium heat. Let it simmer uncovered until reduced by at least half. |
| 3. | Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Drizzle the juice of a lemon over the shrimp. Stir until the shrimp turn translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them as it will make them tough. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. |
| 4. | Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 262.7 kcal |
| Protein | 23.4 g |
| Fat | 14.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 0.6 g |
Published on Jul 30, 2024 by Luminița