Shrimp Scampi Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
470 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Shrimp Scampi Recipe
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Shrimp Scampi is easy and elegant, perfect for entertaining. Made of shrimp sautéed in butter, olive oil and garlic, and gently tossed with red onion and parsley, it is a classic. Ready in under 15 minutes and delicious served over pasta or as an appetizer!
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Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound linguine
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Shrimp Scampi
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons diced red onion
- 1/4 /4 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
For the Pasta
- Set a large pot of water over medium heat and bring to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, add a couple of tablespoons of salt and the linguini. Stir to make sure the pasta separates and then cover. When the water returns to a boil, cook for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the pasta is not quite done. Drain the pasta and toss with olive oil.
For the Shrimp Scampi
- Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter to melt along with the olive oil. Saute the garlic and red onion. Add in shrimp and cook until the shrimp turns pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp and pour in chicken stock and lemon juice. Increase heat to medium-high heat until the stock comes to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the cooked pasta, shrimp, salt and fresh parsley. Lightly toss shrimp to make sure it is well coated.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
470kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
205mg
(68%)
Sodium
3161mg
(132%)
Potassium
235mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
175IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3.5mg
(4%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 205mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 3161mg | 132% |
| Potassium | 235mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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