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Garlic Butter Shrimp

Servings 4
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Garlic butter shrimp is a quick, flavor-packed skillet dish that feels just a little bit fancy without any extra effort. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, then finished with a splash of white wine that adds a bright, slightly tangy depth. It’s the kind of simple, restaurant-worthy meal that comes together in minutes and pairs perfectly with pasta or crusty bread.

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lb. jumbo shrimp (21 to 25 count, peeled and deveined, tails on)
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil (divided)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 4 tbsp butter (divided)
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice (about 1.5 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of oil, Creole seasoning, and paprika.
  • In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add half of the shrimp in a single layer and cook until pink and curled on both sides, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp to a plate and repeat with the remaining shrimp. Wipe out the pan.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the saute pan and melt over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, lemon zest, and pepper, cooking until fragrant, 1 minute. Pour in the wine and let simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, shrimp, and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the shrimp are heated through. Sprinkle with parsley. Season with salt and more lemon juice. Serve the shrimp and some of the pan sauce with toasted bread.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American