Description
Shrimp Scampi is a quick and delectable dish that brings the taste of the ocean right to your table. With succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce and brightened by fresh lemon juice, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, you can have this restaurant-quality meal on your plate in under 30 minutes. Dive into this culinary delight and savor the flavors that make Shrimp Scampi a beloved classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until golden brown.
- Add the shrimp; cook for approximately three minutes per side until pink.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice; let simmer for two minutes.
- Stir in remaining butter until melted, then add chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg