Description
Shrimp scampi is a delightful seafood dish that combines juicy shrimp with a rich, buttery garlic sauce, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. This easy-to-make recipe transports your taste buds to the Italian coast with every bite, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the decadent sauce. Impress your family and friends with this quick yet elegant meal they won’t forget!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and deveining shrimp if necessary. Mince garlic and measure butter and lemon juice.
- In a large skillet, melt half of the butter over medium heat until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 3-4 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp while stirring gently.
- Stir in remaining butter until melted; sprinkle parsley on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate of shrimp scampi (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg