Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with White Wine Reduction

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Tender shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, imbibed with a bright white wine reduction that perfectly balances richness and acidity. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 230 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and bubbling. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes without moving, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  3. Step 3: Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside. Add 1/3 cup dry white wine to the skillet and simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, swirling the pan until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to imbibe the garlic butter and wine sauce. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately.

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