Easy Shrimp Scampi
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5
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
352 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Shrimp Scampi
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This easy shrimp scampi is ready in 20 minutes. The flavorful sauce of butter, garlic, lemon, and white wine perfectly complements the shrimp.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined (21-25 pieces per pound, extra-large
- 2 tablespoons white wine dry
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for one minute, until they are fragrant.
- Add the shrimp, wine, and kosher salt. Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat, until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and black pepper.
- Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter. Pour the pan juices on top. Sprinkle the dish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- As with most shrimp recipes, the most important thing is to avoid overcooking the shrimp. Once you add them to the saucepan, cook them just until they turn pink and opaque, then remove them immediately from the heat and serve. When overcooked, shrimp become dry and rubbery.
- The best shrimp size for this recipe is extra-large (21-25 pieces per pound). They are plump and juicy. However, if all you have is large shrimp (31-40 pieces per pound), that works too.
- Whether the shrimp should be tail-on or off is entirely up to you. I usually use tail-on shrimp because they are prettier, but on occasion, as shown in the photo below, I use tail-off shrimp.
- The small amount of wine I use adds a nice flavor, and my husband and I enjoy drinking it with the meal. But if you're not a fan of wine, you can simply omit the wine and leave the rest of the recipe as is.
- You can store the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to three days. Reheat them very gently to avoid drying them out. If you use the microwave, reheat them covered and use the microwave at 50% power.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25recipe
Calories
352kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Sodium
700mg
(29%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25recipe | |
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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