SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH LEMON-GARLIC BUTTER

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The butter is also delicious over scallops. Serve the dish with steamed rice.

Categories     Garlic     Sauté     Low Carb     Lemon     Shrimp     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
8 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Boil wine, vinegar and garlic in small saucepan until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time, allowing butter to melt before adding more. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and sauté until shrimp are opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to plates. Drizzle lemon-garlic butter over. Sprinkle with lemon peel and chives and serve.

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