Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

from tastingtable.com

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds medium-large shrimp (21 to 25 shrimp per pound)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Peel and de-vein the shrimp, then rinse and pat them dry.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer, and cook for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Flip the shrimp and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until they are opaque all the way through, about 2 more minutes.

  5. 5

    Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste, stirring to coat, then remove them from the pan.

  6. 6

    Turn the heat down to medium, and add the butter, white wine, lemon juice, garlic, and red pepper to the pan.

  7. 7

    Cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until the butter has melted, about 2 minutes.

  8. 8

    Toss the shrimp with the sauce in the pan.

  9. 9

    Serve the shrimp immediately, garnishing the dish with chopped parsley if desired.