Pecan Free Lemon Shrimp
Bright, garlicky, and finished with a glossy butter-wine sauce, this shrimp dish is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. The shrimp are seared quickly over high heat until just pink and curled, then tossed back into a pan sauce built from white wine, fresh lemon juice, and a hit of zest — every element pulling its weight. Scallion greens and chopped parsley go in at the last second, keeping things fresh and vibrant rather than heavy. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally worry-free — every ingredient on the list is straightforward, with no hidden nut-based oils or garnishes to second-guess. The garlic-infused olive oil does a lot of the flavor heavy lifting, so you get that deep savory backbone without needing to add much else. Serve it straight from the skillet with extra lemon wedges and some crusty bread to catch the sauce, and dinner is done.
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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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