Cinnamon Free Lemon Shrimp

Total time22 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time12 min

4.5

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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 flavor comes entirely from garlic-infused olive oil, dry white wine, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a handful of herbs — clean, vibrant ingredients with zero hidden spice blends to second-guess. For anyone navigating a cinnamon sensitivity, that matters more than it might seem, since warming spices have a way of sneaking into pre-made sauces and seasoning mixes. Here, everything is built from scratch in one skillet, so you stay in full control of what goes into the pan. The technique is straightforward: sear the shrimp hot and fast, build a quick pan sauce with the wine and lemon, then swirl in butter until it turns glossy and rich. Scallion greens and fresh parsley go in at the end for a pop of color and freshness that makes the whole plate look restaurant-worthy. Serve it straight from the skillet with extra lemon wedges and something good to soak up that sauce.

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Ingredients

4 servings

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

For serving

lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then season all over with the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of the garlic-infused olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes, until the undersides are pink and curled at the edges. Flip with tongs and cook 1 minute more, until opaque throughout with no translucent gray at the center. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.

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