Shrimp, Fried in Wine
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Shrimp sautéed in wine with onions is an excellent dish for a light dinner with a glass of red wine.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Peel the shrimp, leaving the tails intact. Chop the parsley. Finely dice the red onion to yield 1 ½ cups. Mince the garlic.
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Step 2
2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer the breadcrumbs to a small bowl and mix with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter with olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook for about 1 minute on each side. Add the white wine and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the remaining chopped parsley. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Sprinkle the dish with breadcrumbs and serve with lemon wedges.