Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    303 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi is so quick and easy! A garlic buttery scampi sauce with a hint of white wine & lemon in less than 10 minutes! Serve as an appetizer/light meal OR for dinner with pasta! Keep it low carb and serve it over zucchini noodles or with steamed cauliflower!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4-5 cloves garlic large, minced, or 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 ¼ pounds Shrimp large prawns, shelled with tails on or off
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch cracked pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup dry white wine or broth
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed, or to taste - optional
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan or skillet. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds - 1 minute). Then add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side (until just beginning to turn pink), then flip. 
  2. Pour in wine (or broth), add red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes or until wine reduces by about half and the shrimp is cooked through (don't over cook your shrimp).
  3. Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice and parsley and take off heat immediately.
  4. Serve over rice, pasta, garlic bread or steamed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini noodles).

Notes

  • Tips: 
  • Use a good quality white wine. I use a Sav Blanc when cooking this recipe. You can also use a Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay.
  • Have all of your ingredients ready on your kitchen bench and close to your cooking area if possible. This recipe cooks FAST.
  • The shrimp is cooked in a butter/oil combination prevent the butter from burning. You can use all butter if you wish, just note it will begin to brown while the shrimp are cooking.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 303kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 258mg (86%) Sodium 276mg (12%) Potassium 434mg (12%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 741IU (15%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 303 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 303kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 258mg 86%
Sodium 276mg 12%
Potassium 434mg 9%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 741IU 15%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 107mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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