This elegant yet simple seafood dish combines plump shrimp and sweet fresh crabmeat in a luscious sauce of melted butter, dry vermouth, and fresh lemon juice. The combination of briny shellfish and bright citrus creates a perfectly balanced flavor profile that feels luxurious without requiring complicated techniques. It is an excellent choice for a special weeknight dinner or a light dinner party entrée. The dish comes together quickly, making it ideal when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. Serve it over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. The freshness of the parsley and the zest of the lemon cut through the richness of the butter, ensuring every bite is vibrant and satisfying.
Lt. Dan’S Lemon Shrimp
Description
This elegant yet simple seafood dish combines plump shrimp and sweet fresh crabmeat in a luscious sauce of melted butter, dry vermouth, and fresh lemon juice. The combination of briny shellfish and bright citrus creates a perfectly balanced flavor profile that feels luxurious without requiring complicated techniques. It is an excellent choice for a special weeknight dinner or a light dinner party entr&# 195;©e. The dish comes together quickly, making it ideal when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. Serve it over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. The freshness of the parsley and the zest of the lemon cut through the richness of the butter, ensuring every bite is vibrant and satisfying.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails intact, then set aside.
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Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the shrimp, crabmeat, minced garlic, vermouth, and lemon juice to the skillet.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
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Spoon the mixture evenly into 4 serving dishes, arranging the shrimp around the crabmeat.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 557.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.3g22%
- Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
- Cholesterol 792.0mg264%
- Sodium 1849.2mg78%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.1g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 1.0g
- Protein 108.2g217%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For best results, use fresh lump or jumbo lump crabmeat if available, as it holds its texture better than pasteurized crab.
If you do not have dry vermouth, you can substitute with dry white wine or chicken broth with a splash of white wine vinegar.
Do not overcook the shrimp, as they will become rubbery. They are done as soon as they turn opaque.
Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful butter-lemon sauce.
