Caffeine Free Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Total time20 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

5.0

(24)

Bright, garlicky, and finished with a glossy butter-lemon sauce, this shrimp dish is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort it takes. The shrimp get a quick sear in garlic-infused olive oil with a pinch of red pepper flakes, then a splash of dry white wine deglazes the pan and reduces into something genuinely crave-worthy. A hit of fresh lemon juice and zest keeps everything vibrant, while a swirl of butter pulls the whole sauce together into a silky, restaurant-worthy finish. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine — no coffee, tea, chocolate, or hidden stimulants in sight — you can enjoy this one without a second thought. Scallion greens and fresh parsley scattered over the top add a pop of color and freshness that makes the plate look as good as it tastes. Serve it straight from the skillet with extra lemon wedges and some crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that sauce.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on or off
3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ cup dry white wine
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp unsalted butter
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
4 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced

For serving

lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with the salt and black pepper.
2
Heat the garlic-infused olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

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