Description
Shrimp scampi is a classic Italian-American dish that comes together in just 25 minutes, featuring succulent shrimp saut?ed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a zing of fresh lemon. Perfect for date nights or casual gatherings, this dish bursts with flavor and can be served over al dente pasta or alongside crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, shrimp scampi is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ? cup chopped fresh parsley
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and devein shrimp if necessary, then mince garlic and chop parsley.
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, cook pasta until al dente, reserving ? cup pasta water before draining.
- Saut? Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Add minced garlic and saut? until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, cooking for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink.
- Make Sauce: Squeeze in lemon juice and add remaining butter, stirring for about 2 minutes.
- Combine & Serve: If using pasta, toss it into the skillet with reserved water until coated. Top with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg