5 from 27 votes
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi features large shrimp marinated with garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes, sautéed in olive oil, then finished with white wine, lemon juice, and butter to create a bright and buttery sauce. This method yields tender shrimp coated in a flavorful sauce, ideal for a quick, elegant main dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
233 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup olive oil divided
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled, deveined, large
- 1/4 cup white wine dry
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- parsley optional
Instructions
- Add the garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, 1/2 of the olive oil and shrimp to a bowl and let marinate for 60 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the other half of the olive oil and the shrimp (reserve the marinade) to the pan, cooking on each side for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan, add in the wine, lemon juice and reserved marinade and cook for 3-4 minutes or until reduced by half before adding in the butter and cooking and additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add the shrimp back to the pan, toss to coat and serve with parsley as a garnish if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
233kcal
(12%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
210mg
(70%)
Sodium
978mg
(41%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3.7mg
(4%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 210mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 978mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.