Description
Succulent Sautéed Shrimp sizzle with Mediterranean charm, bringing coastal flavors to your kitchen. Garlic, herbs, and a splash of white wine create an irresistible seafood experience you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Fats and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet over medium-high heat and gently melt butter until it becomes smooth and fragrant.
- Introduce minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring continuously for approximately 30 seconds until an aromatic garlic essence fills the kitchen.
- Arrange shrimp in a single, even layer across the pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Season the shrimp generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, allowing each piece to develop a golden exterior.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, watching for a beautiful pink transformation and subtle curling, which indicates perfect doneness.
- Immediately remove skillet from heat to prevent overcooking and potential toughening of the delicate seafood.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the warm shrimp, adding a vibrant green color and herbal freshness.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice directly over the shrimp, creating a bright, citrusy coating that enhances the natural sweetness of the seafood.
- Gently toss the shrimp to ensure even distribution of herbs and citrus, allowing the residual heat to activate the flavors.
- Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy immediately while the shrimp remain succulent and warm.
Notes
- Choose jumbo or large shrimp for a meatier texture that holds up better during sautéing and provides more satisfying bites.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Adjust cooking time based on shrimp size; smaller shrimp need less time to prevent becoming tough and rubbery.
- For a dairy-free version, replace butter with olive oil or coconut oil to maintain rich flavor while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg