Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe: Savory and Glossy
Savory garlic butter shrimp with a glossy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb medium shrimp peeled, tails on
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Optional: Parsley lemon wedges
- Suggested Pairings: Crusty bread white wine
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry; season with salt, pepper.
- Heat oil, 2 tbsp butter in skillet; cook shrimp 2-3 min per side, remove.
- Sauté garlic in remaining butter; add wine, lemon juice, spices; simmer 2-3 min.
- Return shrimp, toss in sauce; cook 1 min.
- Serve in a white bowl with parsley, lemon, bread, and wine.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for bold flavor.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 days, and reheat on the stovetop.
- Try an air fryer variation.
- Pair with air fryer okra.