Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
4–5 large garlic cloves minced or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp or prawns, shelled with tails on or off
Salt to taste
Cracked pepper to taste
1/4 cup dry white wine or broth
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1-First, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.
2-Next, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, which takes about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3-Then, add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes on one side until it starts to turn pink.
4-Flip the shrimp and pour in the white wine or broth, along with red pepper flakes if you want some heat.
5-Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 1-2 minutes until the liquid reduces and the shrimp is fully cooked.
6-Finally, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, and parsley, then remove from heat and serve immediately.
Last Step:
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🕒 Have all ingredients prepped and ready, as this dish cooks quickly.
🧈 Combining butter and olive oil prevents the butter from burning while maintaining rich flavor.
🦐 Choose extra-large or jumbo wild-caught shrimp for optimal taste and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 pound shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 303 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 276 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 258 mg