Description
Shrimp scampi is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, buttery garlic sauce, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti (optional)
Instructions
- Prep shrimp by rinsing under cold water and patting dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque (approximately 3-4 minutes), turning halfway through.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper; simmer for an additional minute.
- Mix in chopped parsley; if using pasta, toss it into the skillet to combine.
- Serve immediately with extra parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg