Description
Shrimp Scampi is a delightful Italian-American classic that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced by zesty lemon juice and white wine. This dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and parsley.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in the remaining butter and lemon juice for a rich sauce.
- Remove from heat and mix in chopped parsley before serving over cooked pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg