Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Prosecco Butter Poached Shrimp, a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich buttery sauce infused with the effervescence of Prosecco. Perfect for a special occasion or a gourmet meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 500 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Butter Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup Prosecco
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add Aromatics: Add minced garlic and fresh thyme, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour Prosecco: Pour in Prosecco and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Poach Shrimp: Add shrimp, season with salt and black pepper. Poach for 4-5 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Finish Dish: Remove shrimp, reduce sauce if desired. Return shrimp, toss in sauce. Garnish with lemon zest and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh or high-quality frozen shrimp for best results.
- Adjust cooking time based on shrimp size to prevent overcooking.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice to enjoy the flavorful sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Poaching
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 180 milligrams
