Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
A quick, flavorful, and delightful Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi that brings family and friends together over a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Cooked pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic and red pepper flakes for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce the white wine and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce the sauce by simmering for a couple of minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve over cooked pasta if desired.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream at the end. You can also adjust red pepper flakes to your taste for desired spiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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