Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi: A Delightfully Easy Dinner Recipe
Experience a heavenly blend of garlic and butter perfectly meshed with succulent shrimp in this easy-to-follow recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the white wine and lemon juice, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the parsley. Season with salt.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta or a side of crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg