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Shrimp Scampi

Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe Ready in 20 Minutes or Less

This Easy Shrimp Scampi recipe offers a quick and delicious dish with succulent shrimp and garlic in a buttery sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
  2. Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. Add Lemon Juice: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked shrimp while still in the pan.
  5. Garnish: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish before serving.
  6. Serve Up: Plate shrimp scampi over al dente pasta or alongside crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 36gFat: 20g

Notes

For an additional twist, consider adding a splash of white wine or tossing in fresh vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes.

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