Description
Shrimp Scampi is a delightful dish that transports you to a coastal paradise with every bite. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp saut?ed in a rich garlic butter sauce, brightened with zesty lemon juice and fresh parsley. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, serve it over pasta or rice to impress your guests and create an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and parsley.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter with olive oil until shimmering.
- Saut? minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink, then flip.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice; let bubble for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in remaining butter and chopped parsley until melted. Serve immediately over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg