Garlic Shrimp With Red Pepper Flakes

• porcije: Serves 2

Sastojci

1lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, thawed

3-4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1-2 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp butter

1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

2-3 Tbsp dry white wine (Sauvignon blanc or similar)

Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon

Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Optional: 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Upute

1. Prep the shrimp

Pat 1 lb thawed shrimp completely dry with paper towels.

Lightly season with salt and pepper on both sides.

2. Heat the pan

Place a large skillet over medium–high heat.

Add 1–2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter; let the butter melt and foam slightly.

3. Cook the shrimp

Add shrimp in a single layer.

Cook for 1½–2 minutes per side, until they turn pink and just opaque.

Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside (or move to one side of the pan if it’s large enough).

4. Sauté the garlic and red pepper flakes

Lower heat slightly to medium.

Add 3–4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and ½ tsp red pepper flakes to the pan.

Sauté for 30–45 seconds, just until fragrant — don’t let the garlic brown.

5. Deglaze with wine

Pour in 2–3 tbsp dry white wine, stirring to scrape up any browned bits.

Let it simmer and reduce slightly for 30–60 seconds.

6. Finish the dish

Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the garlic-wine sauce.

Add the zest and juice of ½ lemon and stir for another 30 seconds until everything is glossy and fragrant.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

7. Serve

Transfer to plates and spoon any sauce from the pan over the shrimp.

Garnish with 1–2 tbsp chopped parsley if desired.