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Classic Shrimp Scampi
Classic Shrimp Scampi is a delicious recipe of pan-cooked shrimp drenched in decadent garlic butter and lemon sauce. This simple shrimp dish is made in minutes and is best served over pasta or with crusty bread for dipping.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating Time (optional)
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 410 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Thinly slice 2 of the garlic cloves and set aside. Mince the remaining 3 cloves into a large bowl and whisk with salt and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the shrimp to the bowl and gently toss to coat. Let chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large, preferably flat bottomed, skillet over medium heat. Carefully cook the shrimp until it becomes pink in the middle, about 1 minute per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a serving plate. Leave as much oil in the pan as possible.
- Place the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes into the skillet and let cook until just fragrant. Add the wine and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally until the liquid has reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Add the butter and cook until melted and the sauce thickens, about 5 more minutes. Pour the melted butter over the shrimp and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
204mg
(68%)
Sodium
1233mg
(51%)
Potassium
202mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1267IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 204mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 1233mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1267IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.