How To Cook Lemon Shrimp.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth maintains moisture without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

shrimp

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Chicken breast is more affordable and widely available.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper; cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in white wine and lemon juice; simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Stir in butter until melted and combined with sauce.

Add lemon zest and chopped parsley; mix well.

Serve over cooked pasta and top with grated parmesan cheese.

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