Quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi
Quick and Easy Shrimp Scampi is a delicious seafood dish made with shrimp, garlic, and butter that comes together in no time!
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked extra large shrimp thawed & peeled, tails optional
- ½ cup butter divided
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your shrimp (if frozen, add them to a colander and run under cool water until thawed).
- Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1 minute/side.
- Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the wine and let it bubble for 2 minutes.
- Add in the rest of the butter and the lemon juice and parsley. Once the butter melts, stir and take the pan off the heat.
- Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.
Notes
I recommend prepping every ingredient ahead of time since this recipe goes quick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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