Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Description
The shrimp scampi begins by sautéing minced garlic in a mixture of olive oil and butter until fragrant. Large shrimp are added and cooked just until they start to turn pink, ensuring they remain tender. Adding white wine and optionally red pepper flakes introduces acidity and subtle spice, which reduces to concentrate flavors. The dish is finished with more butter, fresh lemon juice, and parsley to bring brightness and richness together.
The method focuses on not overcooking the shrimp to preserve their texture and freshness. The balance between the butter’s creaminess, garlic’s pungency, wine’s acidity, and lemon’s brightness creates a nuanced sauce that complements the natural sweetness of the shrimp. The recipe suggests using quality dry white wines for best results.
Serving ideas include over cooked rice, pasta, garlic bread, or steamed vegetables like cauliflower or zucchini noodles. These options soak up the flavorful garlic butter sauce to provide a complete meal component. The recipe notes stress preparing ingredients ahead as the cooking moves quickly.
Cooking the shrimp in a butter and oil blend helps prevent burning the butter, maintaining a smooth sauce texture. All butter can be used if desired but requires careful attention to avoid browning.
Ingredients
- 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 black pepper to taste, cracked
- ¼ cup white wine or broth, dry
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed, or to taste - optional
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- 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.
- 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).
- Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice and parsley and take off heat immediately.
- Serve over rice, pasta, garlic bread or steamed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini noodles).
Notes
- Use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or Chardonnay for optimal flavor.
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking since the recipe cooks quickly.
- Cook shrimp in a blend of butter and olive oil to prevent butter from burning; all butter can be used but requires careful heat control.
Nutrition Information
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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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