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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Rice

lemon and garlic shrimp with a bowl of rice on the side
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Shrimp with lemon and garlic is a delightful dish that brings together succulent shrimp, fragrant garlic, and a zesty lemon sauce. It’s a wonderful mix of flavors that come together so perfectly!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 1 pound (31 to 35) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 tablespoons (3-ounces) unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc
  • 1/4 cup lightly packed, coarsely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Bring the rinsed rice and 1 1/2 cups of cold water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover the pan tightly and reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer for 12 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand 10 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
  2. Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. Remove and discard the tails or leave them on, as desired.
  3. Heat 5 tablespoons of butter in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat.
  4. When the butter stops foaming, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and sauté over medium heat for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until the shrimp looks opaque and cooked through. If the shrimp doesn’t fit in 1 layer, you can sauté it in 2 batches.
  5. Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
  6. Transfer the shrimp and juices to a serving bowl.
  7. Add the white wine to the pan and scrape up any browned bits. Cook until the wine has cooked down and reduced by half, then add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook, stirring, until your butter melts. Pour over the shrimp in the serving bowl and garnish with parsley.
  8. Spoon the rice into a separate serving bowl and garnish with parsley, if desired.

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