Quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi
This quick and easy shrimp scampi tastes luxuriously delicious with just a handful of ingredients including garlic, lemon, and white wine.
Equipment
- skillet
- colander
- cooking tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked extra large shrimp, thawed & peeled tails optional
- ½ cup butter divided (1 stick)
- 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 per 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 butter melts, then take off heat. Season with salt and pepper as needed and serve immediately.
Notes
Cooking time may need adjustment for different shrimp sizes. Red pepper flakes can be omitted for less heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servingsCalories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 347mgSodium: 1090mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 868IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 3mg
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