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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

This Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi recipe features delightful flavors of garlic and lemon, making it a quick and easy dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 340

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium fresh or frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed if using frozen)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic recommended
  • 2 tablespoons white wine Can substitute with chicken broth or additional lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice Adjust according to taste
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1/4 cup parsley, roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Method

Cooking

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and all of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When the butter stops bubbling, add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Flip shrimp, add garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is pink and opaque.
  • Add white wine and the remaining butter. Scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 more minutes, until slightly reduced.
  • Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, and parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 26gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve hot, ideally on a bed of pasta, rice, or with crusty bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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