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Shrimp scampi
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4.63 from 8 votes

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

This shrimp scampi recipe is one of the best shrimp recipes! It's made with wine, garlic, butter, herb and takes 15 mins to make. Serve with pasta or linguine for dinner tonight!
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Shrimp Scampi
Servings: 3 People
Calories: 282kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 12 - 16 oz (350g-455g) peeled, deveined, tail-on shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 light dashes cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

Instructions

  • Rinse the shrimp, drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Heat up a skillet (cast-iron preferred) on medium heat and add the butter. Saute the garlic a few times before adding the shrimp.
  • Add the salt and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine well with the garlic before adding the white wine and lemon juice.
  • Stir and cook until the white wine evaporates a little bit. Add the parsley, stir well and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 3g | Calories: 282kcal | Protein: 37g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 353mg | Sodium: 1695mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g