Shrimp with Thyme Butter

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 1 pound large (about 25 per pound) shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 3/4 tsp. salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme.
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 cup dry white wine or 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. butter, cut into small pieces

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

Toss the shrimp with the salt, pepper, and thyme until coated. (You can season the shrimp up to several hours in advance. Cover them and refrigerate until needed.) Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and stir until bright pink and almost fully cooked, about 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and scoop the shrimp into the bowl. Pour the wine into the skillet and return the pan to medium-low heat. Bring to a boil, scraping up the little brown bits that stick to the pan. Put the butter in the skillet and swirl the pan to melt the butter. Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir until they're coated with sauce and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Serve hot with boiled rice.