10 Surprisingly Tasty Recipes That Start With Leftover Wine

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Juicy shrimp get a luxurious upgrade when sautéed in garlic, butter, and a splash of white wine. The wine infuses the sauce with a subtle acidity that perfectly balances the richness of the butter and the brightness of the lemon. This dish comes together in minutes yet tastes like something you’d find in a seaside trattoria. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to savor every drop of flavor in this irresistible sauce.

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 min.
3. Stir in shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and cook until pink, about 2–3 min. per side.
4. Pour in white wine and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer 2–3 min. until slightly reduced.
5. Stir in parsley and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.