Shrimp Scampi
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Shrimp Scampi
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This easy Shrimp Scampi is truly restaurant quality! Simple to make with juicy shrimp and tossed in a garlic and lemon butter sauce with white wine and paired with linguine. It's perfect for a special occasion or quick weeknight dinner. Serve it with a side of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine spaghetti,, or angel hair
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup white wine
- Juice of one lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a teaspoon of salt and cook the pasta according to your package directions.
- Carefully remove ½ cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta into a colander.
- Thoroughly pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the heated pan and saute it for 2 minutes.
- Then flip the shrimp over and cook it for an additional minute.
- Add the butter and garlic to the pan, stirring until the butter has melted and garlic is fragrant.
- Add the white wine, lemon juice, salt, and red pepper flakes and bring the sauce to a low simmer
- Then add the pasta into the shrimp and sauce and stir to coat well.
- If the sauce is dry than desired, add a tablespoon of reserved pasta water and stir it in.
- Remove the scampi from the heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Shrimp are best enjoyed on the day they are cooked but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Use another pasta you'l like. Spaghetti, angel hair and fettuccine are all wonderful too.
- Skip the pasta and serve over polenta or grits or with a side of crusty bread.
- Use butter or canola oil to cook the shrimp if desired.
- Use any size shrimp you prefer.
- Add more garlic if you'd like. Be sure to mince your own fresh garlic for the best flavors! You can certainly use pre-minced garlic if you'd like.
- Choose a wine that not too sweet and not too buttery like a Chardonnay or a white Burgundy
- Add more or less red pepper flakes to fit your preferred taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
451kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
137mg
(46%)
Sodium
338mg
(14%)
Potassium
398mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
337IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 337IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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