Garlic Butter Shrimp

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Garlic Butter Shrimp​

Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 2 minutes to 5 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients​

• 1 pound peeled and deveined uncooked medium shrimp
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions​

1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season all over with the salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp and let cook undisturbed for 1 minute. Flip the shrimp and add the wine, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the shrimp are just opaque and the wine has reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
2. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the butter cubes, and stir until melted. Add the parsley and lemon juice, toss to combine, and serve immediately.

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Sheela Prakash received her master's degree from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy and is also a Registered Dietitian. She is the author of “Mediterranean Every Day.”