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Sauced Shrimp with Lemon, Garlic, and Parsley

Plump shrimp sautéed with garlic and lemon zest, then finished with white wine, fresh parsley, and butter for a bright, pan-sauce glaze.

Serves 2 Stove-Top Main

This recipe has been modified slightly to include the addition of dry white wine and reduction of butter from 3 to 1 tablespoons.

Source

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sauteed-shrimp-with-lemon-garlic-and-parsley-51262060

Ingredients

  • 454g (1 lb) fresh, medium-sized shrimp
  • 1 bunch flat leaf parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • 120ml (½ cup) dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoons butter
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly cracked pepper

Preparation

Clean and devein shrimp

  1. In cold water, clean and devein shrimp.
  2. Set aside on a paper towel to absorb any excess water.

Saute

  1. In a large saute pan on medium-low heat, add enough olive oil to coat.
  2. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic.
  3. Add your shrimp so they are all even on the bottom of the pan.
  4. Add the zest of one lemon
  5. Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
  6. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes and flip.

Deglaze with wine

  1. Add wine and deglaze pan.
  2. Simmer until most of the wine has evaporated.

Finish

  1. Finish with:
    • Handful of fresh chopped parsley
    • The juice of the lemon
    • One tablespoon of butter.

Serve

Serve hot with a baguette for dipping and/or with pasta.