Legume Free Lemon Shrimp

Total time22 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time12 min

4.5

(9)

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 requires. The sauce builds in layers — seared shrimp leave behind golden bits in the pan, white wine lifts them into something silky, and fresh lemon juice and zest cut right through the richness. A swirl of butter at the end pulls it all together into a restaurant-worthy finish you'll want to mop up with something crusty. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, this recipe is naturally in the clear — every ingredient from the garlic-infused olive oil to the scallion greens and parsley is completely free of beans, lentils, peas, or any legume-derived additives. No swaps needed, no label-checking anxiety, just clean and vibrant flavors from start to finish. The scallion greens and fresh parsley add a pop of color and a herby lift that keeps the dish feeling light even with that luscious pan sauce. Serve it straight from the skillet with lemon wedges alongside and dinner is done.

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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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