Description
Seared shrimp is our go-to weeknight meal when we want something a little extra special. And this recipe is the perfect combination of rich and delicious flavor yet quick and easy. Who needs fuss when they are trying to get dinner on the table?
Ingredients
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- 1 pound colossal (16-20 count) peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed (see note)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, tarragon and/or chives
- black pepper, to taste
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Transfer to a medium bowl and sprinkle with salt. Toss well and set aside at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the shrimp and toss well. Place half the shrimp in a large cast-iron skillet and place over medium-high heat (start the shrimp in a room temperature skillet). Cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on one side, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and continue to cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on the other side, about 1 minute. Transfer to a clean plate. Turn off heat and repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Remove skillet from heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, using the residual heat of the skillet, until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add wine and turn heat on medium. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk or stir in butter. Add shrimp back to skillet and sprinkle with herbs and black pepper. Add more salt to taste. Toss well. Serve with lemon wedges and more herbs.
Notes
- Be sure to purchase untreated shrimp. Look for “shrimp” listed as the only ingredient.
- Purchase frozen shrimp instead of “fresh” on ice at the grocery store. Nearly all shrimp sold in the U.S. is previously frozen, so starting with frozen is the closest you can get to “fresh” unless you live in a coastal state with good fishmongers.
- Do not overcook the shrimp. For food safety, be sure the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Prep Time: 10 min.
- Cook Time: 10 min.
- Category: main
- Method: searing
- Cuisine: American