Get the run down on How to Cook Perfect Shrimp Every Time and then use them in salads, pasta, wraps, quinoa bowls and more!
Prep Time5mins
Cook Time5mins
Total Time10mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French, Italian, Mediterranean, American
Keyword: shrimp recipe, easy shrimp, perfect shrimp, how to cook shrimp, stovetop shrimp, white wine shrimp
Servings: 2-3 people
Author: Gaby
Ingredients
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsolive oil
5garlic clovesfinely chopped
1/4cupdry white wine
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼teaspoonred pepper flakesmore as needed
1poundlarge shrimpcleaned, de-veined and shelled
2tablespoonschopped parsleyor chives or cilantro
1lemonjuiced, plus more as needed
Instructions
In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine, a pinch of salt, red pepper flakes and plenty of black pepper and bring to a simmer. Let wine cook down for about 2 minutes.
Add shrimp and sauté until they just turn pink, 3 to 5 minutes depending upon their size. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice. Toss to combine. Remove from heat and season with salt and extra pepper as needed.