Weeknight Garlic Shrimp Dinner
This quick and easy weeknight garlic shrimp dinner features succulent shrimp cooked in a flavorful sauce with garlic, white wine or broth, lemon, and parsley, perfect for a fast and delicious meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 4-5 garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc or chicken/vegetable broth
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the shrimp dry and season them lightly with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired, to ensure a good sear.
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet with butter or olive oil over medium-high heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Pour in white wine or broth and simmer for about 1 minute to reduce, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and parsley, and adjust seasoning as needed before serving immediately.
Notes
Overcooking shrimp makes them tough, so watch them carefully and remove from heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque. This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or a simple green salad.