Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Name: Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 People
Ingredients: 12 - 16 oz (350g-455g) Shrimp; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 light dashes cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

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Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
3 People
Calories
187 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Kelsey Carr

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This shrimp scampi recipe is one of the best shrimp recipes! It's made with wine, garlic, butter, herb and takes 15 mins to make. Serve with pasta or linguine for dinner tonight!

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Ingredients

Servings

12 - 16 oz (350g-455g) Shrimp peeled, deveined, tail-on
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
4 cloves garlic minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 light dashes cayenne pepper optional
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

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Instructions

Rinse the shrimp, drain, and pat dry with paper towels.
Heat a skillet (cast-iron preferred) over medium heat and add the butter. Sauté the garlic for a few seconds before adding the shrimp.
Add the salt and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine well with the garlic, then add the white wine and lemon juice.
Stir and cook until the white wine reduces slightly. Add the parsley, stir well, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3g Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 203mg (68%) Sodium 332mg (14%) Potassium 344mg (10%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 346IU (7%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	3g
Calories	187kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.5g	3%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	203mg	68%
Sodium	332mg	14%
Potassium	344mg	7%
Fiber	0.1g	0%
Sugar	0.4g	1%
Vitamin A	346IU	7%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	86mg	9%
Iron	1mg	6%