Description
Shrimp Scampi is a simple yet indulgent dish that elevates any meal with its rich, buttery garlic sauce and tender shrimp. This recipe combines fresh ingredients to create a restaurant-quality experience right in your kitchen. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, Shrimp Scampi can be served over pasta or with crusty bread for soaking up every delectable drop of the sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup dry white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with the olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink (approximately 2 minutes per side). Avoid overcooking.
- Pour in the white wine and simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in the remaining butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked pasta or with crusty bread, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg