Shrimp Scampi
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
295 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Shrimp Scampi
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This shrimp scampi is a classic Italian American dish with succulent shrimp in a rich, garlicky butter sauce - yum!
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Ingredients
- 1 box 16 ounces pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or angel hair)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ? cup white wine
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of starchy pasta water before draining the pasta.
- In a large high sided skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and sprinkle them lightly with kosher salt. Add the shrimp to the olive oil and sear it for 2 minutes on the first side, or until lightly browned. Flip the shrimp and cook it for an additional minute on the second side.
- To the pan, add the butter and garlic and stir until the butter has melted.
- Add the white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a simmer and then add the pasta. Stir to combine.
- If the sauce is too dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water and toss to combine.
- Remove the scampi from the heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy immediately.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
262mg
(87%)
Sodium
1302mg
(54%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 262mg | 87% |
| Sodium | 1302mg | 54% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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