Quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi
A delicious and quick recipe for shrimp scampi that combines shrimp, garlic, and butter for a perfect dish.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked extra large shrimp thawed & peeled, tails optional
- ½ cup butter divided
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your shrimp (if frozen, add them to a colander and run under cool water until thawed). I recommend prepping every ingredient ahead of time since this recipe goes quick.
- Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1 minute/side.
- Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the wine and let it bubble for 2 minutes.
- Add in the rest of the butter and the lemon juice and parsley. Once the butter melts, give it a stir and take the pan off the heat. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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