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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

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
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

  • large pan

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

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.

Nutrition

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
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