Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is a delicious and quick seafood dish that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 303 kcal
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced or 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 ¼ pounds shrimp large prawns, shelled with tails on or off
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch cracked pepper to taste
- ¼ cup dry white wine or broth
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed, or to taste - optional
Cooking Instructions
Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan or skillet. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds - 1 minute). Then add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side (until just beginning to turn pink), then flip.
Pour in wine (or broth), add red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes or until wine reduces by about half and the shrimp is cooked through (don't overcook your shrimp).
Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice and parsley and take off heat immediately.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 29gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 258mgSodium: 276mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 741IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 1mg
Keyword butter, Garlic, Scampi, Seafood, Shrimp