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Garlic Butter Shrimp

Juicy Shrimp cooked in garlic, butter, lemon juice and white wine with a total prep time is less than 15 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best garlic butter shrimp, easy garlic butter shrimp, garlic butter shrimp, quick and easy garlic shrimp under 15 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb large or x-large shrimps
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp shallot minced
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Clean, peel, devein the shrimps. Dry with paper towel. In a bowl: add shrimp, salt, pepper and mix.
  • Heat the pan to medium-high. Add butter and wait for it to melt. Add garlic, shallot and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant. Add white wine and wait for it to simmer. Add lemon juice, thyme and mix. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and turn down the heat to medium. Cook each side for 45 seconds. Add chopped parsley and mix everything together. Turn off the heat. Season the sauce with salt & pepper if needed.

Serve with salad, rice, pasta, bread, vegetables or by itself. Enjoy!

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