Sautéed Shrimp with White Wine and Thyme

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Quick-cooked shrimp in a bright white wine and thyme sauce, finished with fresh lemon for a light yet flavorful seafood dish. This general-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined Shrimp, Olive oil, minced Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 300 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add 1/4 cup white wine and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, simmering for 2 minutes until wine reduces by half.
  3. Step 3: Return 12 oz shrimp to the skillet, add 1/2 lemon juiced, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper, tossing to coat and cooking for 1 more minute until heated through.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Shrimp with White Wine and Thyme take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Shrimp with White Wine and Thyme?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Shrimp with White Wine and Thyme?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Shrimp with White Wine and Thyme for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Shrimp with White Wine and Thyme?

General seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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