When you’re running short on time and are in need of a flavorful dinner, this white wine garlic chili shrimp is the perfect 15 minute dinner!

Earlier this year, my husband and I went to Kohler, WI on a little relaxation weekend. While we were there, we watched this cooking demonstration and got to sample the food being made. My favorite bite was this shrimp in this white wine garlic butter sauce sauce which was served with a side of toast. It was so easy sounding, and the chef put it together in 10 minutes. Here is a picture of the dish we sampled while on vacation:

Shrimp in a garlicy buttery white wine sauce with a little heat from seasonings and complimented by fresh cilantro … YUM!

So last week when I was short on time (it’s just a given I’m short on time these days) I had some shrimp in the freezer, 15 minutes later, I had made dinner. I love shrimp because it can be cooked so quickly.

I used a habanero pepper for this, and while some might balk at the thought of a pepper so spicy, it really wasn’t a super hot and spicy dish, it had a nice medium heat to it. If you want, you could either use a pinch of dried red pepper flakes, or jalapeno, or omit spice all together.

Also, I served this shrimp dish with wedges of bread – I love dredging bread through the sauce, it’s so so good (clearly I like the whole bread with sauce thing – did you see this chicken curry with ginger and garlic? For that recipe I used naan to sop up the sauce with and it was so good.) I used ciabatta bread cut into triangles to serve with this dish. Both the shrimp and the bread were in my freezer, so it was awesome to make dinner in 15 minutes with things I had on hand. Next time you’re needing a super easy quick dinner, make this white wine garlic chili shrimp!

Yield: 4

White wine garlic chili shrimp {15 minute dinner}

Name: White wine garlic chili shrimp {15 minute dinner}
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 red habanero pepper, finely chopped (or you could use 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes); 1 red bell pepper, finely sliced; 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail on); 1 cup white wine (you could use broth instead of wine); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for topping; 1 baguette or sliced ciabatta bread for serving with the shrimp

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 red habanero pepper, finely chopped (or you could use 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes)
1 red bell pepper, finely sliced
1 lb raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail on)
1 cup white wine (you could use broth instead of wine)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for topping
1 baguette or sliced ciabatta bread for serving with the shrimp

Instructions

In a large pot or skillet with a lip, melt the butter and add in minced garlic, salt, habanero (or red chili flakes) and red bell pepper slices and cook for 3 minutes, or until the bell peppers have softened.

Next add in the shrimp and cook for 10 minutes, until the shrimp has cooked through.

Add white wine and cook until wine has reduced a little (2 minutes) then add in the cilantro and stir, and top with more cilantro and serve.

While the shrimp is cooking cut and/or toast the bread.

To serve, ladle shrimp and the delicious liquid into a bowl and serve with bread.

Comments

Rebecca@figsandpigs says

April 11, 2016 at 5:25 am

Yum looks perfect your first photo is stunning x

- Sweetphi says
  
  April 14, 2016 at 12:23 pm
  
  Thank you so much, really appreciate the photography compliments 🙂
  
Sarah says

April 11, 2016 at 10:57 am

Yes yes yes!! And that LIGHTING- you are so talented 🙂

- Sweetphi says
  
  April 14, 2016 at 12:11 pm
  
  You’re so kind, thank you for the compliment!
  
Dannii @ H says

April 12, 2016 at 5:09 am

We have just started to eat fish again, so we are enjoying lots of shrimp and this looks like a great way to enjoy them. The more garlic the better I say!

- Sweetphi says
  
  April 14, 2016 at 11:55 am
  
  I’m right there with you – the more garlic the better. You could totally add in more garlic to this recipe 🙂 I have been on a huge seafood kick lately, so glad to hear you’re eating fish again 🙂
  
shawnna griffin says

April 12, 2016 at 7:54 am

hey girl this looks awesome! I love shrimp!

- Sweetphi says
  
  April 14, 2016 at 11:48 am
  
  Thank you so much for your comment girl, I’m totally in love with shrimp – think you’d love this!
  
Rachel @ Bakerita says

April 12, 2016 at 3:59 pm

Love this delicious dinner and I love how quick, easy and flavorful this is! Definitely a must try 🙂

- Sweetphi says
  
  April 14, 2016 at 11:47 am
  
  I think you’d love it – I love that the whole meal takes less than 20 minutes to make, so if you’re running short on time (which I always am) it’s perfect!!
  
Little Cooking Tips says

April 12, 2016 at 11:29 pm

With cilantro and peppers, this looks like a Mexican shrimp saganaki version:) LOVED it! Will be definitely trying that one out soon! Pinned!
xoxoxo

- Sweetphi says
  
  April 14, 2016 at 11:32 am
  
  Thank you so much for the pin!! And oooh yum, Mexican saganaki, there’s a fun twist of flavors 😉
  
Rach's Recipes says

April 13, 2016 at 12:50 am

You’re right this is too good and easy to pass up! I’ve made it a few occasions and I love it best with some angel hair pasta and parmesan on top. Delicious!

- Sweetphi says
  
  April 14, 2016 at 11:31 am
  
  Thank you so much for the lovely comment – and YUM! These shrimp over angel hair pasta and Parmesan – you clearly know the way to my heart 😉
  
Karen says

June 1, 2016 at 9:17 am

Do you thaw the shrimp first or cook from frozen?

- Sweetphi says
  
  June 1, 2016 at 9:29 am
  
  Hi Karen, I typically thaw the shrimp first (granted, some are probably still a little frozen) 🙂