Description
Buttery Shrimp Scampi is a delightful dish that brings together tender shrimp and a rich garlic-butter sauce, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. Infused with fresh lemon and parsley, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. Serve it over pasta or crusty bread for an indulgent treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Cooked linguine or spaghetti (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, roughly 2-3 minutes per side. Pour in white wine to deglaze the pan.
- Squeeze lemon juice into the mixture and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Serve over pasta or on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg