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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Olives

Similar to shrimp scampi, this garlic butter shrimp with olives brings you all the salty, rich, spicy flavors you need.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 297kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Castelvetrano olives, torn in half
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Crushed red pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup dry white wine or use shrimp or chicken stock
  • 1 pound needle-deveined shrimp, tails on or off depending on preference
  • cup loosely packed parsley, minced
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare the olives:

  • In a bowl, combine olives, minced garlic, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.

Sauté olives and garlic:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil.
  • Once the butter begins to bubble, add the olive mixture. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Reduce the wine:

  • Pour in the white wine and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to a rapid-simmer for 5 minutes. Continue cooking until reduced by half.

Sauté the shrimp:

  • Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt. Add them to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until just opaque. Stir in the parsley and immediately remove the shrimp from the heat (the residual heat will continue to cook the shrimp).

To serve:

  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with crusty bread or pasta. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 19g | Sodium: 868mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 14mg
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