Rice 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 shrimp cook in just a few minutes per side, then get tossed in a pan sauce built from white wine, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a swirl of butter that ties everything together beautifully. Garlic-infused olive oil does the heavy lifting on flavor without requiring you to mince a single clove, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives the whole thing a gentle, welcome heat. Every ingredient here is naturally grain-free and completely free of rice or rice-derived components — no fillers, no starchy thickeners, nothing hidden. Scallion greens and fresh flat-leaf parsley scattered over the top at the end add color and a pop of freshness that makes the plate look like something out of a coastal bistro. Serve it straight from the skillet with lemon wedges alongside, and dinner is on the table before you've even had a chance to set it properly.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!