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cooked whole pink shrimp with lemon wedges and chopped parsley

Head On Shrimp Recipe

Cooking whole shrimp is quick and easy. This Head On Shrimp Recipe keeps the flavors and process simple and approachable. Whole peel and eat shrimp swimming in a buttery garlic sauce.
4.44 from 312 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: head on shrimp recipe, whole shrimp recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 588kcal

Ingredients

  • 2.5 Lbs Whole Shrimp
  • 1/2 Cup White Wine
  • 8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 4 Garlic Cloves - grated
  • Salt/Pepper - to taste
  • 2 Lemons - quartered
  • Handful Fresh Parsley - finely chopped
  • Pinch Dried Red Chili Flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF
  • Heat large oven safe pan over medium/high.
  • Add wine to pan, simmer for 1-2 minutes or until liquid decreases by half. Add butter, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir and sauté for 1 minute. Add shrimp and lemons to pan. Toss until coated in butter mixture.
  • Transfer pan to oven and roast 15-20 minutes or until pink and cooked through. Toss twice during cook time. Broil on high the last 2-3 minutes for a little char (optional).
  • Serve topped with fresh chopped parsley and red chili flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 659mg | Sodium: 2844mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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