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A serving of skillet shrimp cooked with fresh lemon slices and herbs.

Speedy Skillet Shrimp with Zesty Lemon-Wine Sauce

This speedy skillet shrimp recipe features succulent shrimp cooked in a zesty lemon-wine sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Sauce
  • 1 pound Shrimp large or jumbo, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons (or 2 tbsp additional olive oil/dairy-free butter for dairy-free) Unsalted Butter
  • 3-4 cloves, minced Garlic
  • 1 large, zest and juice Lemon
  • 1/4 cup (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio) or Chicken Broth for an alcohol-free option Dry White Wine
  • 2 tablespoons, chopped, for garnish Fresh Parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon (optional) Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet with olive oil and butter, then sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove and set aside.
  4. Pour white wine or chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Return cooked shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, remove from heat, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the shrimp for 15 minutes before cooking. Serve immediately with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.