Turkey 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 way more impressive than the effort it takes. Large shrimp get seasoned with a little heat from red pepper flakes, then seared fast in garlic-infused olive oil until they're perfectly pink and just opaque — no rubbery texture in sight. A splash of dry white wine goes into the pan next, lifting all those caramelized bits before fresh lemon juice and zest bring serious brightness to the sauce. A couple tablespoons of butter swirled in at the end give everything that restaurant-quality gloss that makes you want to mop up every last drop. Scallion greens and chopped parsley folded in at the finish add color and a fresh, herby lift that balances the richness beautifully. Since this recipe is built entirely around seafood, it's a naturally straightforward choice when you're keeping poultry off the table without sacrificing any satisfaction. Serve it straight from the skillet with extra lemon wedges and something good to soak up the 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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