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15 minute brown butter shrimp scampi

A little lemony and a little winey for when life throws you lemons and you need wine.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large or colossal shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Pat the shrimp very dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil until the butter browns slightly. Add the shrimp (do not overcrowd the pan) and cook for 2 minutes per side, until golden. Remove to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Melt until browned, about 2 minutes longer. Stir in the garlic and thyme for 1 minute, then pour in the wine and bring to a simmer until slightly reduced, about 2-3 minutes longer. Stir in the lemon juice.
  • Throw the shrimp back into the skillet, as well as the parsley. Toss to warm through.
  • Serve with pasta, polenta, or potatoes, as desired.
Keyword brown butter, butter, lemon, pescatarian, scampi, seafood, shrimp, weeknight dinner