Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
A quick and flavorful dish that transforms ordinary shrimp into a luxurious meal with a buttery garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined Tails on or off, as preferred
- 4 cloves Garlic Use more if you love garlic
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Just a splash
- 4 tablespoons Good butter Unsalted is best
- 1 cup White wine or chicken broth Use what you have
- 1 each Fresh lemon Juice and zest
- 1 pinch Red pepper flakes Optional, for extra zing
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley Chopped roughly
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil and butter in a wide skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, but be careful not to burn it.
- Lay the shrimp in a single layer and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Cook until the shrimp are just pink on one side, about 2 minutes.
- Flip the shrimp and cook until done on the other side.
- Pour in the white wine or broth and squeeze lemon juice over everything. Let it bubble for a minute.
- Stir in the remaining butter until it creates a silky sauce.
- Sprinkle with parsley and additional lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Best served fresh, can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid rubbery shrimp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSodium: 600mg
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