MSG Free Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Bright, garlicky, and finished with a glossy butter-wine sauce, this shrimp dish is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. The garlic-infused olive oil does the heavy lifting on flavor, so you get that deep, savory punch without reaching for any seasoning packets or flavor enhancers that so often sneak MSG into otherwise simple recipes. Dry white wine deglazes the pan and reduces into a silky base, while fresh lemon juice and zest keep everything tasting clean and vibrant. Cooking the shrimp in a single layer and flipping them just once is the key to getting that perfect pink sear without overcooking — rubbery shrimp is a tragedy this recipe firmly avoids. A swirl of unsalted butter at the end pulls the sauce together into something glossy and restaurant-worthy, and the fresh parsley and scallion greens scattered on top add a pop of color and freshness. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which means you know exactly what's going into the pan and onto your plate. Serve it straight from the skillet with lemon wedges and good crusty bread to catch every drop of that sauce.
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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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