INGREDIENTS
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tablespoons salt
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 1/2 pounds shell-on jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), peeled, deveined, and tails removed, shells reserved
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 cup dry white wine
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4 sprigs fresh thyme
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3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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8 garlic cloves, sliced thin
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley