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Shrimp Scampi

Easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe: Quick and Delicious Pasta Delight

This easy shrimp scampi recipe features large shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce, offering a delicious meal in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 pound Large shrimp peeled and deveined
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup White wine dry
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley chopped
Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta spaghetti or linguine

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until garlic is fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque.
  4. Pour in white wine and lemon juice; simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Toss cooked pasta with the shrimp mixture.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10g

Notes

Customize the dish by adding vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes, or adjust the spice level. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of olive oil or broth.

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