Lemon-Garlic Sauteed Shrimp
Ingredients: 9
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 ΒΌ 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
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Sauteed Shrimp
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped garlic and cayenne pepper, saute for 2 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the white wine and bring to a boil over medium heat. Let it simmer uncovered until reduced by at least half.
- 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.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley.
Jul 30, 2024