Garlic Shrimp

Mediterranean

Main Difficulty: Easy Servings: 2 Total: 18 min

Ingredients

  • Large shrimp, peeled and deveined 250 g
  • Butter 40 g
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Garlic, minced 4 cloves
  • White wine 60 ml
  • Lemon juice 1 tbsp
  • Red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp
  • Fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil and half the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear for about 1 minute per side until just pink, then remove.

  4. 4

    Lower the heat, add the remaining butter and the garlic with the red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, scraping the pan, and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce until cooked through.

  7. 7

    Stir in the parsley and serve immediately with bread or over pasta.