Description
Indulge in this easy-to-make garlic butter shrimp scampi, bursting with flavor and perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
For Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cold running water.
- 2. Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Cook Shrimp: Place the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- 4. Add Lemon Juice & Seasoning: Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked shrimp. Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
- 5. Finish with Butter: Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted to create a rich sauce.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Serve hot over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 190mg