Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic Butter and White Wine

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Tender shrimp cooked quickly in a luscious garlic butter sauce with a splash of white wine for depth and brightness. 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 210 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foaming.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp along with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside. Lower heat to medium, add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine and cook for 2 minutes until reduced by half and slightly thickened.
5. Step 5: Stir in remaining 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley until butter melts and sauce coats the pan.
6. Step 6: Return shrimp to skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and cook for an additional 1 minute before serving immediately.