Garlic Butter Seared Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 
• 8 ounces butter, unsalted 
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika 
• ½ teaspoon blackening seasoning 
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 
• ¼ cup dry white wine (eg Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
• 1 loaf of crusty baguette, sliced
• Kosher salt to taste  

Steps

1. Heat oven to 350ºF or a grill to medium
2. Heat the pan over medium heat. Add wine and reduce by ¾. 
3. Add the garlic, worcestershire, thyme, and seasonings; simmer for 3-5 minutes. Set aside. 
4. In a separate pan set to medium-might heat butter to melt, add shrimp and cook over medium heat until cooked for approximately 2-minutes per side. Remove the shrimp to a dish. 
5. Add reduced wine and seasoning mixture to the pan with the butter. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer for 3-minutes. Remove from heat. 
6. Brush bread with olive oil and warm in the oven or on the grill for 3 minutes until just browned. 
7. Pour the sauce over the shrimp. Add lemon juice and parsley. Salt to taste. 
8. Serve in a large bowl with bread on the side and fresh lemon wedges, and a glass of wine. Cheers!