Shrimp Scampi
A classic and easy shrimp scampi recipe with garlic, butter, lemon, and white wine.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 0.25 cup butter
- 0.5 cup dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.33 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cup parsley fresh, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour the white wine and chicken broth into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Serve immediately over pasta or with crusty bread.
Notes
This shrimp scampi is delicious served over linguine or angel hair pasta. You can also serve it with garlic bread for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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