Description
Shrimp scampi is a quick and luxurious dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce and a zesty splash of lemon. In just 30 minutes, you can create an impressive meal that’s perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights at home. The delightful flavors and elegant presentation are sure to impress anyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimp if not prepped.
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute.
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink.
- Create sauce: Pour in white wine and lemon juice; scrape any browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Final touches: Stir in remaining butter until melted, add parsley, season with salt and pepper, then serve over pasta if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg