Description
Shrimp Scampi is a delightful seafood dish that combines plump, juicy shrimp with rich garlic butter sauce and vibrant lemon notes. This classic Italian-American recipe is perfect for any occasion, transforming simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. Best served over pasta or with crusty bread, each bite offers an irresistible blend of flavors that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp by peeling and deveining them. Mince garlic and chop parsley.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and half the butter until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Place shrimp in a single layer in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice; stir gently to combine. Let simmer for another couple of minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in remaining butter and chopped parsley. Serve immediately over pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg