Shrimp Scampi
A delightful and simple shrimp scampi that’s bursting with flavors of garlic, lemon, and butter, served over your choice of pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Cooked pasta (like linguine or spaghetti)
Instructions
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the aromatics: Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the sauce ingredients: Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer and reduce: Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly.
- Toss in the pasta: Toss in the cooked pasta until well coated.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with a simple side salad or garlic bread. If storing leftovers, keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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