Quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi
This Quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi recipe is fast and luxurious, needing just a handful of ingredients.
Equipment
- skillet
- colander
- cooking tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked extra large shrimp thawed & peeled, tails optional
- ½ cup butter (1 stick) 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 chopped fresh parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your shrimp (if frozen, add them to a colander and run under cool water until thawed). Devein if necessary.
- Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1 minute on each 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, lemon juice, and parsley. Stir once the butter melts and take the pan off the heat. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.
Notes
You can use different size shrimp than suggested; cooking time may need adjustment. Red pepper flakes can be omitted if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 347mgSodium: 1090mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 868IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 3mg
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