Classic Shrimp Scampi

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    241 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Classic Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi is made with big, juicy shrimp that are cooked in a garlic butter wine sauce! Made in 20 minutes, including prep, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 1/2 lbs raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (16 or 20 per pound)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • heaping 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (like a Chardonnay)
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or stock (if you have shrimp or seafood stock that would be awesome too)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice fresh is best
  • pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • more minced parsley, for garnish
  • lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.  
  2. To a large skillet, add 3 Tbsp of the butter and heat over MED heat.  Add parsley, garlic, and lemon zest and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Increase heat to MED-HIGH/HIGH, add shrimp and cook until just starting to turn pink, about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in wine and cook until reduced by about half, 1-2 minutes.  Add chicken broth and simmer until shrimp are just cooked through, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add lemon juice, and crushed red pepper flakes, and stir.
  6. Transfer shrimp to a plate, leaving the liquid in the skillet.  Add remaining 1 Tbsp of butter and whisk to incorporate.  Simmer sauce for a few seconds, taste to see how the seasoning is.  Add salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Add shrimp back to skillet and toss to coat.  Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

  • Serve as is, over pasta, or with a big piece of crusty bread. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 244mg (81%) Sodium 1312mg (55%) Potassium 256mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 974IU (19%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 111mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 241kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 244mg 81%
Sodium 1312mg 55%
Potassium 256mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 974IU 19%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 111mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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