Sauteed Shrimp with Garlic, Lemon, and White Wine

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This simple and quick sauteed shrimp recipe is flavored with a rich lemon, garlic, and white wine sauce.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 scallions, white bulbs and green tops cut separately into thin slices
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

1 Heat 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, scallion whites, and oregano in a large skillet or wok over medium heat; cook and stir often until oil starts to simmer, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp; increase heat to high. Cook and stir, turning often, until opaque, 4 to 5 minutes.
2 Stir in lemon juice and wine; simmer for about 1 1/2 minutes. Add water, pepper, and salt; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in scallion greens, butter, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and parsley until even distributed. Arrange shrimp on warmed plates; spoon sauce on top.