Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lemon 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 involved. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward — fresh shrimp, real lemon, dry white wine, herbs — so there's no need to scan labels for hidden preservatives or cured-meat additives that so often sneak into restaurant-style seafood dishes. The garlic-infused olive oil does a lot of heavy lifting, building deep savory flavor without any processed shortcuts. Searing the shrimp in a hot skillet until just pink and opaque keeps them tender, while deglazing with white wine lifts all those caramelized bits into a sauce that's genuinely restaurant-worthy. A hit of fresh lemon juice, a little zest, and a swirl of butter bring everything together into something silky and vibrant. Scallion greens and flat-leaf parsley scattered in at the end add color and a fresh, herby finish that makes the whole plate pop. Serve it straight from the pan with extra lemon wedges and something to soak up that sauce — you won't want to waste a drop.
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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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