Garlic Shrimp

By RedSeven

 

1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 1/4 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups diced onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons butter
Lemon wedges
Grilled bread, rice, or pasta (optional)

 

1. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with olive oil in skillet over high heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic and crushed red pepper and sauté 1 minute. Add shrimp and sauté until barely opaque in center, about 1 minute per side.
4. Add white wine and simmer until liquid is slightly thickened and reduced, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley.
5. Transfer to shallow bowl. Serve with lemon wedges and grilled bread. Can also be served over rice or pasta.

Serves 4.