This Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe isn't just easy to make - the perfect blend of garlic, butter and lemon makes it go down easy, and it makes it easy to pair too! A simple saute of shrimp in this delicately balanced sauce makes for a simple, yet indulgent, weeknight meal. Serve over pasta, rice, quinoa, or your favorite veggie mash.
1lblarge or jumbo shrimpdeveined and shells removed, patted dry
½teaspoonkosher salt
1lemonzested and juiced
2tablespoonfresh parsley
Lemon wedgesfor serving
Instructions
Heat a 12” skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil and heat until the butter melts, then foams. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the garlic softens, about 2 minutes.
Pour in the wine to deglaze the skillet and stir, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid stops bubbling. Increase the heat to medium high, bring the pan sauce to a simmer, and cook 2-3 minutes more, or until slightly reduced.
Add the shrimp and season with salt, then toss to distribute the shrimp into an even layer. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Toss or turn the shrimp with tongs and cook 2 minutes more, or until each shrimp has just barely turned pink. Do not overcook, or the shrimp will turn tough and rubbery.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped herbs.
Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or with pasta.