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Close-up of garlic butter shrimp scampi garnished with herbs on a white plate.

Shrimp Scampi

A simple and flavorful shrimp scampi recipe with garlic, butter, and white wine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp Scampi
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink.
  4. Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in red pepper flakes, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Serve immediately over pasta or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 220mgVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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