Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a gourmet dish featuring succulent shrimp bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by fresh lemon juice. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also versatile enough to pair with your favorite sides like pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables. Imagine dipping crusty bread into that irresistible sauce—it’s comfort food at its finest!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound wild caught large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (pressed or minced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup white grape juice or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp in cool water, then peel and devein. Rinse and place in a bowl.
- Marinate shrimp with olive oil, half the garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes for about 20 minutes.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated shrimp for about 1 to 1.5 minutes per side until opaque; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté remaining garlic until fragrant. Add white grape juice and lemon juice; cook until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add any juices released, stir in remaining butter, adjust seasoning, and toss with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg