Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi
User Reviews
5
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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
6 servings
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Calories
529 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Description
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi centers on shrimp sautéed in a mixture of butter and olive oil with minced garlic and red pepper flakes for a mildly spicy background. The shrimp are cooked just until opaque to retain tenderness, then set aside to keep warm. White wine, lemon juice, and lemon zest are added to the pan and boiled briefly to develop a slightly reduced, bright sauce. The shrimp and fresh parsley return to the pan for a quick toss to coat everything evenly.
Served over linguine cooked to al dente, the dish balances buttery richness with citrus acidity and a touch of heat from the pepper flakes. Grated parmesan cheese and additional chopped parsley garnish the plate, bringing a hint of nuttiness and herbal brightness to the finished dish. This recipe highlights simple, fresh ingredients cooked precisely to combine texture and flavor harmoniously.
To maintain shrimp tenderness, avoid overcooking by limiting total cooking time to a few minutes. Using fresh lemon juice and zest is important for lively citrus notes. Adding the shrimp at the end into the sauce prevents overcooking and keeps the seafood juicy.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces linguine , cooked al dente in lightly salted water
- 1 1/2 pounds Shrimp shelled and deveined (optional: leave the tail on for a fancier look, large 16-20 count
- 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 lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest fresh
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- salt freshly ground, to taste
- 1/3 cup parsley finely chopped
- Parmesan Cheese for sprinkling
- parsley extra chopped for garnishing
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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