Shrimp, a quick-cooking seafood, can be prepared effortlessly with two standout methods: sautéing in a garlic and white wine sauce or grilling in the shell. These approaches offer a delicious solution for those seeking simplicity and speed in their meals.
Ingredients You'll Need for this Recipe
Method 1: Shrimp in Garlic and White Wine Sauce
- 1 pound shrimp, any type (I used king shrimp)
- 1 glass of white wine
- 1 bunch of fresh parsley
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Method 2: Grilled Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, any type (I used king shrimp)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sauce of choice for dipping (optional)
How to Cook Shrimp in Garlic and White Wine Sauce
Peel and clean the shrimp:
- Remove the head and shell, leaving only the meat.
- Make a small incision in the side with a knife to devein them.
Cook the shrimp:
- Peel the garlic cloves and cut them into thin slices.
- Chop the parsley.
- Heat the olive oil in the pan on medium-low heat. Cook the garlic in the olive oil until it is golden and fragrant.
- Add the cleaned shrimp and cook for a few minutes (1 minute per side).
- Add the white wine, salt, and pepper to the pan. Simmer on low for 7 minutes.
- Sprinkle some fresh chopped parsley on top before serving.
How to Cook Shrimp Method 2: Grilled Shrimp
- Heat the grill or grill pan on medium-high heat.
- Heat the olive oil in the pan then cook the whole shrimp for 3 minutes on each side.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges or the dipping sauce of your choice.
How to Serve Shrimp
Shrimp in Garlic and White Wine Sauce: Place the shrimp and sliced garlic in a serving bowl and spoon the garlic and white wine sauce over the shrimp. Sprinkle with the fresh chopped parsley. You can also ladle the shrimp and sauce over rice or pasta. Serve the dish with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Grilled Shrimp: Serve the shrimp straight off the grill to preserve the smokiness and warmth. Line a platter with parchment paper and arrange the shrimp with lemon wedges, fresh herbs, and a variety of dipping sauces, such as cocktail sauce, garlic aioli, sriracha mayo, harissa, or tahini lemon sauce. Serve the shrimp with a side salad or grilled veggies.
Tips & Variations for this Dish
Cooking shrimp is both an art and a science, bringing out its natural sweetness and texture without overcooking it. Here are several tips to ensure your shrimp dish turns out just right:
- Buy shrimp that smells like the sea but not fishy.
- Adjust the cooking time depending on the size of your shrimp. Larger shrimp will take longer to cook than smaller shrimp.
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp, or they will turn rubbery. They're fully cooked when they turn pink and opaque.
- Pat dry the shrimp before cooking to ensure a better sear and to prevent them from steaming instead of sauteing or grilling.
How to Store Leftovers
Shrimp is best eaten right after being cooked. If you must store leftovers, shrimp will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Place the sauteed shrimp to an airtight container and pour the sauce over them to keep them moist. Place the grilled shrimp in a sealed container or wrap them in aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
More Shrimp Recipes
- Honey Butter Old Bay Shrimp
- Kung Pao Prawns
- Easy New England Style Shrimp Salad Rolls
- Shrimp and Leek Brown Rice Risotto
How to Cook Shrimp - 2 Methods
Learn how to cook shrimp with these two super easy and quick methods.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minute
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Kitchen Basics
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Method 1: Shrimp in garlic and white wine sauce
-
1 pound shrimp, choose the type of your liking. I used king shrimp.
-
1 glass of white wine
-
1 bunch of fresh parsley
-
3 garlic cloves
-
½ teaspoon salt
-
½ teaspoon black pepper
-
1 tablespoon olive oil
Method 2: Grilled
-
1 Pound shrimp, again the type of your liking. I used king shrimp
-
1 teaspoon salt
-
1 teaspoon black pepper
-
1 tablespoon olive oil
-
The sauce of choice for dipping (optional)
Instructions
Method 1:
-
Start by cleaning your shrimp, for this:
-
remove the head, and also de-shell them making sure to leave only the meat.
-
With a knife make a small incision in the side to devein them.
-
Peel the garlic cloves and thinly slice them. Chop finely the parsley.
-
Add the olive oil to the pan and the sliced garlic and cook on medium-low.
-
Once the garlic is golden and fragrant add the cleaned shrimp and cook for a couple of minutes (one per side)
-
Add the white wine to the pan, and season with salt and pepper. Let simmer on low for 7 minutes.
-
Sprinkle some fresh parsley on top before serving.
Method 2:
-
Heat the grill or grilling pan on medium-high heat.
-
Add the olive oil and the prawns to it and cook for 3 minutes on each side.
-
Season with some salt and pepper.
-
Serve with fresh lemon wedges or the sauce of your choice for dipping.
Notes
Depending on the size of your chosen shrimp, it might take different amounts of time to cook. Have in mind mine were king shrimp, so they need a bit more time to cook.
With both methods, the shrimp are best eaten right away right after being made. The first method asks to be served with freshly toasted bread to be dumped in the delicious sauce.
The second method can be served with the sauce of your choice, mayo, sriracha mayo, tahini lemon sauce, or harissa….
Leave a Reply