Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Name: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces linguine; 1 1/2 pounds large 16-20 count shrimp; 4 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup white wine; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest; freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste; 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley; Parmesan cheese for sprinkling; extra chopped parsley for garnishing

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
529 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Nevaeh Sloan

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Super quick and impressively flavorful, this shrimp scampi will "wow" your dinner guests!

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Ingredients

Servings

16 ounces linguine , cooked al dente in lightly salted water
1 1/2 pounds large 16-20 count shrimp , shelled and deveined (optional: leave the tail on for a fancier look))
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes , add more if you like it hot!
1/2 cup white wine
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
extra chopped parsley for garnishing

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Instructions

Heat a medium-sized pan on medium-high heat. Once heated, add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter is melted and is no longer foamy, increase the heat to high and add the shrimp. Cook for one minute then turn shrimp over, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for another minute. Be careful not to overcook or the shrimp will be tough. Set shrimp aside on a warm plate.Next add the white wine, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Add black pepper and salt to taste. Leave the heat on high and let the wine sauce boil for 2-3 minutes.Reduce heat to medium. Add the shrimp and parsley and stir to coat with the sauce.Serve immediately over pasta sprinkled with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a little extra chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 529kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 203mg (68%) Sodium 206mg (9%) Potassium 522mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 564IU (11%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 102mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 529 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	529kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	58g	19%
Protein	33g	66%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	203mg	68%
Sodium	206mg	9%
Potassium	522mg	11%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	564IU	11%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	102mg	10%
Iron	2mg	11%