Sesame Free Lemon Shrimp

Total time22 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time12 min

4.5

(9)

Bright, garlicky, and finished with a glossy butter-lemon sauce, this shrimp dish is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. The whole thing comes together in a single skillet — seared shrimp, a quick white wine pan sauce, a hit of lemon juice and zest, and a swirl of butter that ties it all together beautifully. Scallion greens and fresh parsley add a pop of color and freshness right at the end, making the plate look as good as it tastes. For anyone navigating sesame sensitivities, this recipe is naturally a safe bet — every ingredient here is straightforward, with no tahini, sesame oil, or hidden seed-based additions to worry about. Garlic-infused olive oil does the heavy lifting on flavor, so you get that deep, savory backbone without any of the usual cross-contamination concerns that come with bottled sauces or pre-made marinades. A pinch of red pepper flakes gives it just enough heat to keep things interesting without overwhelming the delicate sweetness of the shrimp. Serve it straight from the pan with extra lemon wedges and something crusty to soak up every last drop of 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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